Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST90
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
29
99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
29
Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Announced January 2011
Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST90 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax P70 versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe P70 was announced 22 months before the ST90 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P70 matches up versus the ST90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio P70 and Samsung ST90. The whole galleries are available at Pentax P70 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Samsung ST90
P70 | ST90 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Pentax P70
ST90 | P70 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | March 2009 | Newer by 22 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax P70 and Samsung ST90
P70 | ST90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax P70 comes with 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 ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax P70 versus Samsung ST90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the P70 vs the ST90.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P70 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P70 and ST90.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST90 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
Pentax Optio P70 | Samsung ST90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio P70 | Samsung ST90 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-03-02 | 2011-01-19 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
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 | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | - |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $200 | $150 |