Olympus E-400 vs Pentax P70

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-400 vs Pentax P70, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and P70 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-400 was brought out 3 years earlier than the P70 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the E-400 scores against the P70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-400 and Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-400 has outside dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-400 vs Pentax P70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-400 compared to the P70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and P70 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-400 and P70.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-400 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax P70 will give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.