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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 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
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
  • Announced June 2016
  • Refreshed by Pentax KF
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Pentax K-70

 E-620 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Olympus E-620

 K-70 E-620 
AnnouncedJune 2016July 2009More recent by 84 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Pentax K-70

 E-620 K-70 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography information
60
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Street photography camera
76
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
71
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competition in class (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography features
Pentax K-70 Sports photography features
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (500 shots)
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
terrible battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-70 Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (500 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
64
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (410 shots)
heavier than competition in class (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-620
Landscape photography with Pentax K-70
53
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-620
Vlogging with Pentax K-70
18
no video recording
71
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (688g)
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Pentax K-70
 Olympus E-620Pentax K-70
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