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Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL7
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Released June 2016
  • Successor is Pentax KF
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was unveiled 22 months prior to the K-70 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-PL6 scores versus the K-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Pentax K-70

 E-PL6 K-70 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Olympus E-PL6

 K-70 E-PL6 
ReleasedJune 2016August 2014More recent by 22 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Pentax K-70

 E-PL6 K-70 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 comes with external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL6 and the K-70.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and K-70 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and K-70.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL6 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-70 will give extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-PL6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL6
Portrait photography with Pentax K-70
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography details
Pentax K-70 Street photography details
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
71
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than competitors in class (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL6
Sports photography with Pentax K-70
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Travel photography camera
85
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
64
environment proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (410 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography information
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging information
Pentax K-70 Vlogging information
79
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone support
71
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (688 grams)
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Pentax K-70
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL6 Pentax K-70
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-08-01 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 measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 35 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 8.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (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 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 688 gr (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 410 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $649