Olympus 7010 vs Pentax E70

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was announced 7 months later than the E70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the 7010 grades against the E70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 provides physical 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) while the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 and the E70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and E70.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 7010 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer 7010 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.