Pentax P70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Here is a complete review of the Pentax P70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the P70 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P70 was introduced 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the P70 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio P70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax P70 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax P70 has outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Pentax P70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the P70 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P70 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P70 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older P70 is going to be behind in sensor technology.