Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E70
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2009
Photography Glossary Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E70 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Olympus XZ-10 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe XZ-10 was announced 4 years after the E70 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the XZ-10 grades versus the E70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Pentax E70
| XZ-10 | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 50 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 112k | Sharper display (+808k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Olympus XZ-10
| E70 | XZ-10 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax E70
| XZ-10 | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 has physical measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus XZ-10 versus Pentax E70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the E70.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and E70 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and E70.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus XZ-10 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent XZ-10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Pentax Optio E70 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-01-30 | 2009-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.4" |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 112k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 221g (0.49 pounds) | 175g (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 life | 240 photographs | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | Li-50B | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $428 | $140 |