Olympus 8010 vs Pentax P70

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

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.

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

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.