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Olympus 1 vs Pentax X70

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus 1 vs Pentax X70 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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Refreshed by Olympus 1s
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 1 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and X70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was announced 4 years later than the X70 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1 scores versus the X70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax X70

 1 X70 
IntroducedNovember 2013March 2009Fresher by 58 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Olympus 1

 X70 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax X70

 1 X70 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 enjoys outside 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 X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1 vs Pentax X70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 vs the X70.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 and X70 is 79 and 71 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and X70.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The 1 features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more modern 1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography features
Pentax X70 Portrait photography features
48
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 1
Street photography with Pentax X70
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography features
Pentax X70 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (410 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography advice
Pentax X70 Travel photography advice
61
great battery (410 per charge)
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography information
Pentax X70 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 1
Vlogging with Pentax X70
32
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Pentax X70
 Olympus Stylus 1Pentax X70
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 1 Pentax X70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-11-25 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 gr (0.89 lb) 410 gr (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $700 $200