Olympus E-3 vs Pentax E70

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-3 and Pentax E70, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively similar but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and E70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-3 was released 10 months before the E70 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-3 matches up vs the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-3 & Pentax Optio E70. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-3 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-3 enjoys outside dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-3 against the E70.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and E70 is 56 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-3 and E70.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-3 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The more aged E-3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.