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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7010
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
  • Successor is Pentax KF
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax K-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the 7010 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 7010 was launched 7 years earlier than the K-70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 7010 scores versus the K-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax K-70

 7010 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Olympus 7010

 K-70 7010 
ReleasedJune 2016July 2009Fresher by 83 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax K-70

 7010 K-70 
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 has outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 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).

Take a look at the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax K-70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 7010 versus the K-70.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and K-70 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and K-70.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 7010 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-70 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 7010 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography features
Pentax K-70 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
very good ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than competition (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography info
Pentax K-70 Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
weather proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
more heavy than competition (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography features
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-70 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
71
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (688g)
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Pentax K-70
 Olympus Stylus 7010Pentax K-70
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Pentax K-70
Also called as mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-07-22 2016-06-08
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
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 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 688 grams (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
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 life - 410 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $649