Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K-70
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
- Introduced September 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Released June 2016
- Newer Model is Pentax KF
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K-70 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax K-70, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL3 was introduced 5 years prior to the K-70 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-PL3 grades vs the K-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL3 & Pentax K-70. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Pentax K-70
E-PL3 | K-70 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Olympus E-PL3
K-70 | E-PL3 | |||
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Released | June 2016 | September 2011 | Fresher by 57 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax K-70
E-PL3 | K-70 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL3 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax K-70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-PL3 against the K-70.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and K-70 is 88 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL3 and K-70.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL3 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-70 will produce extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older E-PL3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax K-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax K-70 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-09-20 | 2016-06-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Truepic VI | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313 gr (0.69 lb) | 688 gr (1.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 410 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $399 | $649 |