Olympus E-510 vs Pentax E70

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.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-510 and Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.