Pentax XG-1 vs Pentax Optio E70

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Pentax XG-1 and the Pentax Optio E70, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Pentax XG-1 was introduced in July 2014 and Pentax Optio E70 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax XG-1 over Pentax Optio E70.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio E70 over Pentax XG-1.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Pentax XG-1 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Pentax Optio E70 has a 2.40" screen with 112k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Electronic Viewfinder on Pentax XG-1

Pentax XG-1 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 200k dot resolution. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Pentax Optio E70.

Pentax XG-1 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Pentax Optio E70 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm². Its native ISO range is 64 - 6,400.

Pentax XG-1 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Pentax XG-1 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 640 x 480, 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Pentax Optio E70 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2052, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Pentax XG-1 has an image stabilization.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Pentax XG-1 comes with LB-060 battery pack with battery life of 240 shots and Pentax Optio E70 comes with 2 x AA battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Pentax XG-1, and up to 1/2000 sec on Pentax Optio E70. Pentax XG-1 can shoot continuously up to 9.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m on Pentax XG-1 and 3.50 m on Pentax Optio E70..

Pentax XG-1 body has dimensions of 119 x 89 x 98 mm (4.69 x 3.5 x 3.86") and Pentax Optio E70 body has dimensions of 94 x 61 x 26 mm (3.7 x 2.4 x 1.02"). Pentax XG-1 weighs 567 g (1.25 lb / 20.00 oz) and Pentax Optio E70 weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz).

Pentax XG-1

Pentax Optio E70

119 mm

89 mm

94 mm

61 mm

89 mm

61 mm