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Pentax E70 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E70 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Pentax E70 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Pentax E70 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Pentax E70 and Samsung WB250F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E70 was revealed 5 years prior to the WB250F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E70 scores vs the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Samsung WB250F

 E70 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Pentax E70

 WB250F E70 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kClearer display (+348k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax E70 and Samsung WB250F

 E70 WB250F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Pentax E70 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax E70 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Pentax E70 and Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E70 compared to the WB250F.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E70 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Pentax E70 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E70 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB250F to render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older E70 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Pentax E70 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E70 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E70 Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E70 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography highlights
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
35
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Pentax E70 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E70 and Samsung WB250F
 Pentax Optio E70Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio E70 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $140 $250