Pentax P70 vs Samsung GX-20

In this article, we will be comparing the Pentax P70 vs Samsung GX-20, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the P70 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The P70 was released 14 months after the GX-20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P70 scores versus the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P70 & Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax P70 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax P70 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the P70 compared to the GX-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P70 and GX-20 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P70 and GX-20.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P70 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern P70 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.