Olympus E-410 vs Pentax P70

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-410 and Pentax P70, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very comparable but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and P70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-410 was announced 20 months before the P70 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-410 grades vs the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-410 & Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-410 has outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-410 and the P70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and P70 is 77 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and P70.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-410 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax P70 will produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-410 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.