Olympus 7030 vs Pentax E70

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus 7030 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was unveiled 13 months after the E70 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 7030 grades vs the E70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 7030 versus the E70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and E70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus 7030 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher 7030 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.