Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax E70

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.