Pentax P70 vs Samsung PL120
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Pentax P70 vs Samsung PL120 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
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
Pentax P70 vs Samsung PL120 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Pentax P70 and Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe P70 was launched 22 months before the PL120 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P70 scores against the PL120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax P70 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P70 & Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax P70 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Samsung PL120
P70 | PL120 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Pentax P70
PL120 | P70 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | March 2009 | More recent by 22 months |
Common features in the Pentax P70 and Samsung PL120
P70 | PL120 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Pentax P70 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax P70 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Pentax P70 and Samsung PL120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the P70 compared to the PL120.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P70 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Pentax P70 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P70 and PL120.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung PL120 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older P70 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Pentax Optio P70 | Samsung PL120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio P70 | Samsung PL120 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-03-02 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | - |
Price at release | $200 | $150 |