Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-70
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Launched July 2009
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- 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
- Announced June 2016
- Refreshed by Pentax KF
Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-70 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Olympus E-620 versus Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-620 was introduced 8 years earlier than the K-70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-620 grades vs the K-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-620 and Pentax K-70. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Pentax K-70
E-620 | K-70 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Olympus E-620
K-70 | E-620 | |||
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Announced | June 2016 | July 2009 | More recent by 84 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Pentax K-70
E-620 | K-70 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).
See the Olympus E-620 versus Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-620 vs the K-70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and K-70 is 71 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and K-70.
All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-620 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-70 will render more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older E-620 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Olympus E-620 | Pentax K-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus E-620 | Pentax K-70 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2009-07-06 | 2016-06-08 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 45 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 500g (1.10 lbs) | 688g (1.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | 410 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $799 | $649 |