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Pentax E70 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E70 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Pentax E70 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Pentax E70 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax E70 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E70 was introduced 4 years prior to the DV300F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E70 matches up versus the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Samsung DV300F

 E70 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Pentax E70

 DV300F E70 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kSharper display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E70 and Samsung DV300F

 E70 DV300F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax E70 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E70 has got external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E70 and the DV300F.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E70 and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Pentax E70 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E70 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung DV300F to provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E70 will be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Pentax E70 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E70 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E70 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax E70 Street photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E70 Sports photography features
Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E70 Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E70 Landscape photography information
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax E70
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Pentax E70 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E70 and Samsung DV300F
 Pentax Optio E70Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio E70 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-05 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4" 3"
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $140 $200