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Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Pentax Optio P70 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released March 2009
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed April 2011
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the P70 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P70 was released 3 years earlier than the ST93 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P70 grades versus the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Samsung ST93

 P70 ST93 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Pentax P70

 ST93 P70 
RevealedApril 2011March 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax P70 and Samsung ST93

 P70 ST93 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax P70 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST93 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P70 compared to the ST93.

Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P70 and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P70 and ST93.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST93 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older P70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax P70 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (155 grams)
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P70 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Sports photography highlights
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax P70
Travel photography with Samsung ST93
56
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (155 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P70 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography highlights
32
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
38
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P70 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST93 Vlogging factors
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than average (155 grams)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P70 and Samsung ST93
 Pentax Optio P70Samsung ST93
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio P70 Samsung ST93
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-03-02 2011-04-20
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
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 All around 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 -