Pentax E70 vs Samsung WB35F

Lets look more closely at the Pentax E70 vs Samsung WB35F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E70 was introduced 6 years before the WB35F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E70 grades versus the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E70 and Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax E70 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E70 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Pentax E70 vs Samsung WB35F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E70 against the WB35F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E70 and WB35F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E70 and WB35F.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB35F to offer greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.