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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax E70

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released November 2011
  • New Model is Olympus E-PM2
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax E70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty close but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and E70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM1 was launched 2 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-PM1 matches up against the E70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Pentax E70

 E-PM1 E70 
AnnouncedNovember 2011January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Olympus E-PM1

 E70 E-PM1 

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax E70

 E-PM1 E70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PM1 vs the E70.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and E70 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and E70.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PM1 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer E-PM1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Street photography features
Pentax E70 Street photography features
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography advice
Pentax E70 Sports photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography advice
Pentax E70 Travel photography advice
45
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography information
Pentax E70 Landscape photography information
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E70 Vlogging highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax E70
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus PEN E-PM1 Pentax Optio E70
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-11-23 2009-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265 gr (0.58 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 499 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $499 $140