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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E70

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7000
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was brought out very close to the E70 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the 7000 scores versus the E70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax E70

 7000 E70 
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Olympus 7000

 E70 7000 

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax E70

 7000 E70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 features external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 7000 vs the E70.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and E70.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus 7000 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography information
Pentax E70 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography factors
Pentax E70 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
great zoom (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
Landscape photography with Pentax E70
32
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging details
Pentax E70 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Pentax E70
 Olympus Stylus 7000Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Pentax Optio E70
Also referred to as mju 7000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172 gr (0.38 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $140