Olympus 1 vs Pentax X70
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus 1 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 and Pentax X70. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax X70
1 | X70 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | March 2009 | Fresher by 58 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Olympus 1
X70 | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax X70
1 | X70 | |||
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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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 and X70 is 79 and 71 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax X70 | |
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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 |