Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST100

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax P70 and Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P70 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the ST100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P70 grades versus the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P70 and Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax P70 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax P70 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax P70 and Samsung ST100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the P70 and the ST100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P70 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P70 and ST100.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung ST100 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.