Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax P70

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax P70, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and P70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P5 was announced 4 years later than the P70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-P5 grades versus the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P5 versus the P70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and P70 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and P70.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-P5 will give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher E-P5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.