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Pentax P70 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P70 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Pentax P70 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched March 2009
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax P70 vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P70 was launched very close to the SL620 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the P70 grades vs the SL620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Samsung SL620

 P70 SL620 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Pentax P70

 SL620 P70 

Common features in the Pentax P70 and Samsung SL620

 P70 SL620 
LaunchedMarch 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax P70 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax P70 features physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the P70 versus the SL620.

Pentax P70 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P70 and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Pentax P70 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P70 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P70 and SL620.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should always take the release date of the products into consideration.

Pentax P70 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Pentax P70 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P70 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P70 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax P70
Street photography with Samsung SL620
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P70 Sports photography info
Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P70 Travel photography info
Samsung SL620 Travel photography info
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (168 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P70 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography highlights
32
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P70 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL620 Vlogging advice
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (155g)
24
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (168g)
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P70 and Samsung SL620
 Pentax Optio P70Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio P70 Samsung SL620
Otherwise known as - PL65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-03-02 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $200