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Pentax E70 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E70 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Pentax E70 vs Samsung PL200 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 PL200
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Samsung PL200

 E70 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Pentax E70

 PL200 E70 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E70 and Samsung PL200

 E70 PL200 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E70 and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Pentax E70 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E70 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E70 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E70 Street photography details
Samsung PL200 Street photography details
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E70 Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax E70
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E70 Vlogging factors
Samsung PL200 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Pentax E70 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E70 and Samsung PL200
 Pentax Optio E70Samsung PL200
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