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Pentax E70 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E70 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Pentax E70 vs Samsung EX2F 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 EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
Photography Glossary

Pentax E70 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Pentax E70 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the E70 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very similar but the E70 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizing.

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The E70 was brought out 5 years before the EX2F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the E70 scores vs the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Samsung EX2F

 E70 EX2F 
Display resolution112k0kClearer display (+112k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Pentax E70

 EX2F E70 
ReleasedDecember 2012January 2009More recent by 48 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Pentax E70 and Samsung EX2F

 E70 EX2F 
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax E70 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax E70 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E70 against the EX2F.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E70 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Pentax E70 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E70 and EX2F.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E70 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung EX2F will offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older E70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Pentax E70 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E70 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E70 Portrait photography details
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
focusing manually
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax E70
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax E70
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E70 Travel photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax E70
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
22
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E70 Vlogging factors
Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
71
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average (294g)
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Pentax E70 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E70 and Samsung EX2F
 Pentax Optio E70Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio E70 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-05 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $140 $478