Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax P70

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PM1 versus Pentax P70, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and P70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM1 was unveiled 2 years later than the P70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-PM1 grades versus the P70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PM1 against the P70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and P70 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM1 and P70.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The E-PM1 uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more modern E-PM1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.