Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax E70

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-P2 versus Pentax E70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is very well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and E70 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The E-P2 was launched 16 months later than the E70 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-P2 matches up vs the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Pentax Optio E70. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 offers outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P2 versus Pentax E70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-P2 vs the E70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and E70 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and E70.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-P2 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern E-P2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.