Olympus E-5 vs Pentax E70

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-5 and Pentax E70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively similar but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and E70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-5 was unveiled 2 years after the E70 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-5 scores against the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-5 comes with outside dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-5 and Pentax E70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-5 compared to the E70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and E70 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and E70.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-5 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-5 will offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-5 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.