Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax E70

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M1 II and Pentax E70, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and E70 (10MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and E70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 II was launched 7 years later than the E70 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-M1 II scores vs the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Pentax Optio E70. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II features outer measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 II and Pentax E70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1 II against the E70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and E70 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and E70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 II will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.