Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax X70

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Pentax X70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and X70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM2 was announced 4 years after the X70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-PM2 matches up vs the X70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Pentax X70. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PM2 versus Pentax X70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-PM2 versus the X70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and X70 is 89 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and X70.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent E-PM2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.