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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax X70

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus 8010 versus Pentax X70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was released 12 months after the X70 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the 8010 scores versus the X70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Pentax X70

 8010 X70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010March 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Olympus 8010

 X70 8010 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax X70

 8010 X70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 8010 versus Pentax X70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 8010 versus the X70.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and X70 is 92 and 71 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and X70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus 8010 to show more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern 8010 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
27
good MP (13MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography info
Pentax X70 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
Pentax X70 Sports photography highlights
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proof
good MP (13MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (245g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Pentax X70
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging factors
Pentax X70 Vlogging factors
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (245g)
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Pentax X70
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Pentax X70
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Pentax X70
Other name mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 410g (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $200