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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Successor is Olympus 1s
Pentax K-70
(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
  • Released June 2016
  • Newer Model is Pentax KF
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus 1 and Pentax K-70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and K-70 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was revealed 3 years earlier than the K-70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1 matches up versus the K-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax K-70

 1 K-70 
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Olympus 1

 K-70 1 
ReleasedJune 2016November 2013More recent by 30 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax K-70

 1 K-70 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 1 and Pentax K-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 versus the K-70.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and K-70 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and K-70.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-70 will give more detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Street photography camera
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
71
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competition (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 1
Sports photography with Pentax K-70
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
has focus by touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proof
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery (410 shots)
heavier than competition (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-70 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
71
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
heavier than competition (688 grams)
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Pentax K-70
 Olympus Stylus 1Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 1 Pentax K-70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-11-25 2016-06-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI PRIME MII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402 gr (0.89 lb) 688 gr (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 410 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $700 $649