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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax E70

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL2
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax E70 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-PL1s versus Pentax E70, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively close but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and E70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL1s was unveiled 23 months after the E70 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-PL1s grades versus the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Pentax E70

 E-PL1s E70 
AnnouncedNovember 2010January 2009Newer by 23 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 E70 E-PL1s 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax E70

 E-PL1s E70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1s features exterior dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL1s versus Pentax E70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL1s and the E70.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and E70 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and E70.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PL1s will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer E-PL1s is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography features
Pentax E70 Portrait photography features
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography factors
Pentax E70 Street photography factors
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (290 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography highlights
Pentax E70 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (290 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E70 Landscape photography highlights
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (290 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging features
Pentax E70 Vlogging features
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax E70
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus PEN E-PL1s Pentax Optio E70
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-11-16 2009-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Truepic V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 334 grams (0.74 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $599 $140