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Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E70 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax E70 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E70 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The E70 was launched at a similar time to the SL202 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the E70 matches up against the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Samsung SL202

 E70 SL202 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Pentax E70

 SL202 E70 
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E70 and Samsung SL202

 E70 SL202 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax E70 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E70 compared to the SL202.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E70 and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E70 and SL202.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax E70
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E70 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E70 Travel photography information
Samsung SL202 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E70 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
27
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
27
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E70 and Samsung SL202
 Pentax Optio E70Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio E70 Samsung SL202
Alternate name - PL50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design 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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $140 $140