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Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P70 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Released March 2009
Samsung ST90
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Samsung ST90

 P70 ST90 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Pentax P70

 ST90 P70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2009Newer by 22 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax P70 and Samsung ST90

 P70 ST90 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P70 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P70 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax P70 Street photography features
Samsung ST90 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (155g)
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P70 Sports photography details
Samsung ST90 Sports photography details
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P70 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (155g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax P70
Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
32
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (155 grams)
27
good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P70 and Samsung ST90
 Pentax Optio P70Samsung ST90
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