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Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E70 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as ES15
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Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Pentax E70 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E70 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The E70 was released at a similar time to the SL30 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E70 grades vs the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Samsung SL30

 E70 SL30 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Pentax E70

 SL30 E70 
Display size2.5"2.4"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E70 and Samsung SL30

 E70 SL30 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax E70 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Pentax E70 versus Samsung SL30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E70 against the SL30.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E70 and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E70 and SL30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files though you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E70 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax E70
Street photography with Samsung SL30
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax E70
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax E70
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E70 Vlogging features
Samsung SL30 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
25
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Pentax E70 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E70 and Samsung SL30
 Pentax Optio E70Samsung SL30
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio E70 Samsung SL30
Otherwise known as - ES15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4" 2.5"
Resolution of display 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $140 $93