Clicky

Pentax E70 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Pentax Optio E70 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Pentax E70 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Pentax E70 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax E70 vs Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the E70 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The E70 was manufactured 18 months before the HZ25W making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E70 grades versus the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

        

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Samsung HZ25W

 E70 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Pentax E70

 HZ25W E70 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E70 and Samsung HZ25W

 E70 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Pentax E70 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E70 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Pentax E70 vs Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the E70 against the HZ25W.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E70 and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Pentax E70 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E70 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ25W to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older E70 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Pentax E70 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E70 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E70 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
focusing manually
saves RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Pentax E70 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Pentax E70 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax E70
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
22
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax E70
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Pentax E70 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E70 and Samsung HZ25W
 Pentax Optio E70Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio E70 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $140 $350