Pentax P70 vs Samsung CL80
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also Known as ST5500
Photography Glossary Pentax P70 vs Samsung CL80 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Pentax P70 vs Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P70 matches up against the CL80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P70 and Samsung CL80. The full galleries are provided at Pentax P70 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Samsung CL80
| P70 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Pentax P70
| CL80 | P70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | March 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
| Screen size | 3.7" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax P70 and Samsung CL80
| P70 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Pentax P70 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax P70 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Pentax P70 vs Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the P70 against the CL80.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P70 and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Pentax P70 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P70 and CL80.
As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung CL80 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older P70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
| Pentax Optio P70 | Samsung CL80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax Optio P70 | Samsung CL80 |
| Also referred to as | - | ST5500 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-03-02 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $200 | $400 |