Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax P70
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax P70 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
- Announced September 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced March 2009
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax P70 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-PL3 versus Pentax P70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very well matched but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and P70 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL3 was announced 2 years after the P70 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-PL3 grades versus the P70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Pentax P70
E-PL3 | P70 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | March 2009 | More modern by 32 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Olympus E-PL3
P70 | E-PL3 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax P70
E-PL3 | P70 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL3 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL3 versus Pentax P70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL3 against the P70.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and P70 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL3 and P70.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The E-PL3 includes the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The younger E-PL3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax Optio P70 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-09-20 | 2009-03-02 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313 grams (0.69 lbs) | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $399 | $200 |