Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax K-70

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax K-70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-5020 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the K-70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-5020 grades vs the K-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax K-70. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 has physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax K-70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the K-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and K-70 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and K-70.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-5020 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-70 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.