Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax X70

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-P1 versus Pentax X70, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and X70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-P1 was launched 5 months later than the X70 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-P1 matches up versus the X70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Pentax X70. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 features outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-P1 versus the X70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and X70 is 86 and 71 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and X70.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The E-P1 offers the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult.