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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax P70

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 8010 versus Pentax P70, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was brought out 12 months later than the P70 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 8010 grades against the P70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Pentax P70

 8010 P70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010March 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Olympus 8010

 P70 8010 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax P70

 8010 P70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 8010 vs the P70.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and P70 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and P70.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus 8010 to give more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 8010 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
Portrait photography with Pentax P70
28
megapixel count good (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Pentax P70
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (245 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography info
Pentax P70 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography features
Pentax P70 Travel photography features
64
environment proof
megapixel count good (13MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (245g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography features
Pentax P70 Landscape photography features
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging info
Pentax P70 Vlogging info
27
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (245 grams)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Pentax P70
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Pentax Optio P70
Also called as mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 245g (0.54 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $600 $200