Pentax E70 vs Samsung PL200
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Pentax E70 vs Samsung PL200 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2010
Pentax E70 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Pentax E70 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E70 was introduced 18 months earlier than the PL200 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E70 grades versus the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax E70 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E70 & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax E70 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Samsung PL200
E70 | PL200 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Pentax E70
PL200 | E70 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 18 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 112k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax E70 and Samsung PL200
E70 | PL200 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Pentax E70 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax E70 offers outside 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 PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Pentax E70 versus Samsung PL200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E70 against the PL200.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E70 and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Pentax E70 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E70 and PL200.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung PL200 to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax E70 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Pentax Optio E70 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio E70 | Samsung PL200 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-05 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | 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 | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.4" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 112k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lb) | 170 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $140 | $0 |