Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST6500

Below is a thorough analysis of the Pentax P70 and Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the P70 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P70 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the ST6500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P70 scores against the ST6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio P70 and Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are available at Pentax P70 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Pentax P70 offers physical 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 ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Pentax P70 and Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the P70 against the ST6500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P70 and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P70 and ST6500.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST6500 to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older P70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.