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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E70

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(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
Pentax E70
(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
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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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Pentax E70

 XZ-10 E70 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 50 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution920k112kSharper 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography info
Pentax E70 Portrait photography info
45
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography factors
Pentax E70 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography advice
Pentax E70 Travel photography advice
60
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography information
Pentax E70 Landscape photography information
53
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E70 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (221g)
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax E70
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Pentax 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