Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-70
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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Released January 2016
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Introduced June 2016
- Successor is Pentax KF
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-70 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-70, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe PEN-F was released 4 months prior to the K-70 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the PEN-F scores vs the K-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN-F & Pentax K-70. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Pentax K-70
PEN-F | K-70 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1037k | 921k | Crisper screen (+116k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Olympus PEN-F
K-70 | PEN-F |
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax K-70
PEN-F | K-70 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | June 2016 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus PEN-F provides external dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).
See the Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the PEN-F versus the K-70.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and K-70 is 84 and 62 respectively.
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PEN-F and K-70.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PEN-F due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-70 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.
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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Pentax K-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN-F | Pentax K-70 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2016-01-27 | 2016-06-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 427 grams (0.94 lbs) | 688 grams (1.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 894 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 410 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $1,000 | $649 |