Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-70

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-450 versus Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The E-450 was revealed 8 years before the K-70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-450 grades vs the K-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-450 and Pentax K-70. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-450 comes with outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-450 versus Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-450 vs the K-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and K-70 is 77 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and K-70.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-450 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-70 will produce more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-450 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.