Pentax E70 vs Samsung ST80

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax E70 vs Samsung ST80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E70 was released 12 months before the ST80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the E70 grades against the ST80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E70 and Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax E70 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax E70 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Pentax E70 vs Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E70 vs the ST80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E70 and ST80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E70 and ST80.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST80 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E70 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.