Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax X70

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax X70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was released 3 years later than the X70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the XZ-10 matches up versus the X70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Pentax X70. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

See the Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax X70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the XZ-10 and the X70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and X70 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and X70.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher XZ-10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.