Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax P70

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-PL2 versus Pentax P70, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and P70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL2 was released 24 months after the P70 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-PL2 scores versus the P70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL2 has outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL2 and the P70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and P70 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and P70.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL2 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more recent E-PL2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.