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Pentax P70 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P70 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Pentax P70 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Pentax P70
(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
Samsung HZ50W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Samsung HZ50W

 P70 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Pentax P70

 HZ50W P70 
IntroducedMay 2010March 2009More recent by 14 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax P70 and Samsung HZ50W

 P70 HZ50W 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax P70 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P70 and HZ50W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Pentax P70 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax P70 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Pentax P70 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P70 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax P70
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax P70 Street photography details
Samsung HZ50W Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P70 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography details
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P70 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography information
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P70 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
32
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P70 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P70 and Samsung HZ50W
 Pentax Optio P70Samsung HZ50W
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