Pentax E70 vs Samsung WB700

Lets look closer at the Pentax E70 vs Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The E70 was brought out 24 months earlier than the WB700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E70 scores vs the WB700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E70 & Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax E70 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax E70 features outside dimensions 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 WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E70 compared to the WB700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E70 and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E70 and WB700.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB700 to deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older E70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.