Pentax E70 vs Samsung WB150F

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax E70 vs Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E70 was introduced 4 years before the WB150F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E70 scores versus the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E70 and Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are available at Pentax E70 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax E70 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E70 vs Samsung WB150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E70 compared to the WB150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E70 and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E70 and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB150F to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.