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Pentax K-70 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72
Pentax K-70 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Pentax K-70 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Released June 2016
  • Successor is Pentax KF
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Pentax K-70 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Pentax K-70 versus Samsung ST700, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and ST700 (16MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and ST700 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-70 was unveiled 5 years after the ST700 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the K-70 scores vs the ST700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Samsung ST700

 K-70 ST700 
LaunchedJune 2016January 2011Newer by 67 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Pentax K-70

 ST700 K-70 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Samsung ST700

 K-70 ST700 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Pentax K-70 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-70 features outer dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the K-70 versus the ST700.

Pentax K-70 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and ST700 is 62 and 99 respectively.

Pentax K-70 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-70 and ST700.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-70 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-70 will offer more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent K-70 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Pentax K-70 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-70 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-70 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Street photography highlights
71
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competitors (688g)
50
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-70 Sports photography details
Samsung ST700 Sports photography details
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
low battery (410 per charge)
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-70 Travel photography features
Samsung ST700 Travel photography features
64
environment proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery (410 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (688g)
71
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
low battery (410 per charge)
38
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-70 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST700 Vlogging advice
71
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (688g)
30
great max aperture (f)
touch screen
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Pentax K-70 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-70 and Samsung ST700
 Pentax K-70Samsung ST700
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax K-70 Samsung ST700
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2016-06-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip PRIME MII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 688 gr (1.52 lb) -
Physical dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 410 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $649 $280