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Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E70 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
Photography Glossary

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Pentax E70 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the E70 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The E70 was unveiled within a month of the SL102 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E70 scores versus the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Samsung SL102

 E70 SL102 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Pentax E70

 SL102 E70 
Display dimension2.5"2.4"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E70 and Samsung SL102

 E70 SL102 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax E70 has got 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) while the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Pentax E70 and Samsung SL102 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E70 and the SL102.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E70 and SL102 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E70 and SL102.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E70 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax E70 Street photography details
Samsung SL102 Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax E70
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax E70
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E70 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography factors
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E70 Vlogging features
Samsung SL102 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
30
great maximum aperture (f)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E70 and Samsung SL102
 Pentax Optio E70Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio E70 Samsung SL102
Also Known as - ES55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-05 2009-01-08
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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4" 2.5"
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $140 $130