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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched March 2009
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-330
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Revealed June 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax KF
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Pentax K-70

 E-450 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Olympus E-450

 K-70 E-450 
RevealedJune 2016March 2009More modern by 87 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Pentax K-70

 E-450 K-70 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

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

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography features
57
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography factors
Pentax K-70 Street photography factors
64
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (426g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competition in class (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography details
Pentax K-70 Sports photography details
39
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (500 shots)
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
not so great battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-70 Travel photography factors
53
lighter than others in class (426 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
64
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (410 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
terrible battery (500 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-70 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (688 grams)
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Pentax K-70
 Olympus E-450Pentax K-70
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-450 Pentax K-70
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-03-31 2016-06-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 688 grams (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 410 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $138 $649