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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax E70

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax E70 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Pentax E70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and E70 (10MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and E70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 IV was introduced 11 years after the E70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-M10 IV matches up versus the E70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Pentax E70

 E-M10 IV E70 
IntroducedAugust 2020January 2009More modern by 141 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1040k112kClearer display (+928k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 E70 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax E70

 E-M10 IV E70 

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers external measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Pentax E70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the E70.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and E70 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and E70.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will resolve more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 IV will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Portrait photography with Pentax E70
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Street photography with Pentax E70
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography features
Pentax E70 Sports photography features
72
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography information
Pentax E70 Travel photography information
84
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography details
Pentax E70 Landscape photography details
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
22
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E70 as a Vlogging camera
78
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have mic socket
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax E70
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Pentax Optio E70
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-08-04 2009-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.4"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 3.50 m
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $699 $140