Pentax P70 vs Samsung CL5

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio P70 and Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are available at Pentax P70 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

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.

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

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.