Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax X70

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M10 and Pentax X70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and X70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 was unveiled 5 years after the X70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M10 grades vs the X70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Pentax X70. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 and Pentax X70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 against the X70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and X70 is 82 and 71 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and X70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M10 will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.