Olympus 8000 vs Pentax X70

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus 8000 and Pentax X70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was announced 5 months later than the X70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 8000 scores vs the X70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 has external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 8000 compared to the X70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and X70 is 94 and 71 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and X70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account.