Pentax P70 vs Samsung HZ50W
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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70 Imaging
37 Features
44 Overall
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5500
Pentax P70 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Pentax P70 and Samsung HZ50W, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The P70 was released 14 months prior to the HZ50W which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the P70 matches up vs the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax P70 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P70 and Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax P70 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Samsung HZ50W
P70 | HZ50W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Pentax P70
HZ50W | P70 | |||
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Introduced | May 2010 | March 2009 | More recent by 14 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax P70 and Samsung HZ50W
P70 | HZ50W | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Pentax P70 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax P70 comes with exterior measurements 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 HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax P70 and Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P70 and the HZ50W.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P70 and HZ50W is 95 and 70 respectively.
Pentax P70 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P70 and HZ50W.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung HZ50W to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older P70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Pentax Optio P70 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio P70 | Samsung HZ50W |
Also referred to as | - | WB5500 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-03-02 | 2010-05-03 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 426g (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery model | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $200 | $250 |