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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E70

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched November 2007
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-510
  • Superseded the Olympus E-500
  • Replacement is Olympus E-520
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-510 versus Pentax E70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and E70 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The E-510 was introduced 13 months earlier than the E70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-510 grades against the E70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Pentax E70

 E-510 E70 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension2.5"2.4"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Olympus E-510

 E70 E-510 
IntroducedJanuary 2009November 2007More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Pentax E70

 E-510 E70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-510 enjoys exterior dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-510 versus Pentax E70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-510 vs the E70.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and E70 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and E70.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The E-510 has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more aged E-510 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E70 Portrait photography highlights
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (490g)
screen does not articulate
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography features
Pentax E70 Sports photography features
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than others (490g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E70 Landscape photography highlights
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging factors
Pentax E70 Vlogging factors
9
no video
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Pentax E70
 Olympus E-510Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-510 Pentax Optio E70
Alternative name EVOLT E-510 -
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2007-11-23 2009-01-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest 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 - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 gr (1.08 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 442 not tested
Other
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $550 $140