Pentax E70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Pentax E70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced August 2012

Pentax E70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax E70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The E70 was unveiled 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E70 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are available at Pentax E70 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
E70 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Display resolution | 112k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper display (+112k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Pentax E70
Galaxy Camera 4G | E70 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 44 months |
Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+2.4") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax E70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
E70 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Pentax E70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax E70 has physical measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Pentax E70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E70 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E70 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E70 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older E70 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax E70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Pentax Optio E70 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio E70 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-05 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to 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 | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.4" | 4.8" |
Screen resolution | 112k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 pounds) | 305g (0.67 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
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 model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $140 | $550 |