Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax E70
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2009
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax E70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SP-100 was launched 5 years after the E70 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-100 scores against the E70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Pentax Optio E70. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax E70
SP-100 | E70 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2009 | More modern by 62 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 112k | Crisper display (+348k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Olympus SP-100
E70 | SP-100 |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax E70
SP-100 | E70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax E70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-100 and the E70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and E70 is 63 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and E70.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SP-100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-29 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.4" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 112k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | 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 | 594 gr (1.31 pounds) | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $400 | $140 |