Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax P70

Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-M1X versus Pentax P70, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and P70 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and P70 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was unveiled 10 years later than the P70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M1X grades versus the P70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys exterior dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1X versus Pentax P70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X and the P70.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and P70 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and P70.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will render greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer E-M1X should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.