Olympus 8000 vs Pentax E70
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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
(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
- Launched January 2009
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Its time to look closer at the Olympus 8000 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 8000 was brought out 6 months after the E70 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 8000 matches up versus the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Pentax E70
| 8000 | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Olympus 8000
| E70 | 8000 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Pentax E70
| 8000 | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 8000 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 8000 and Pentax E70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 8000 compared to the E70.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 8000 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and E70.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus 8000 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively.
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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Pentax Optio E70 |
| Also called | mju Tough 8000 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-07-01 | 2009-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.4 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 112k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 182 gr (0.40 pounds) | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 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 model | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $380 | $140 |
