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Pentax P70 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P70 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Pentax P70 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched March 2009
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Pentax P70 versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the P70 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the P70 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The P70 was brought out around the same time to the CL5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P70 scores against the CL5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Samsung CL5

 P70 CL5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Pentax P70

 CL5 P70 

Common features in the Pentax P70 and Samsung CL5

 P70 CL5 
AnnouncedMarch 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax P70 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax P70 provides external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the P70 and the CL5.

Pentax P70 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P70 and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Pentax P70 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P70 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P70 and CL5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P70 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax P70 will provide more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.

Pentax P70 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Pentax P70 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P70 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P70 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
24
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax P70 Street photography information
Samsung CL5 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P70 Sports photography details
Samsung CL5 Sports photography details
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P70 Travel photography info
Samsung CL5 Travel photography info
56
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax P70
Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
32
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax P70
Vlogging with Samsung CL5
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
25
offers face detect focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P70 and Samsung CL5
 Pentax Optio P70Samsung CL5
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio P70 Samsung CL5
Otherwise known as - PL10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-03-02 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-110mm (3.9x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $391