Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K-70

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K-70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1 was unveiled 7 years before the K-70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-PL1 scores versus the K-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Pentax K-70. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1 offers exterior dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K-70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL1 against the K-70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and K-70 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and K-70.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-70 will offer more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-PL1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.