Pentax P70 vs Samsung ST95

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax P70 versus Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the P70 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P70 was brought out 22 months prior to the ST95 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the P70 matches up versus the ST95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P70 & Samsung ST95. The entire galleries are available at Pentax P70 Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax P70 offers outer 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) and the Samsung ST95 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the P70 vs the ST95.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P70 and ST95 is 95 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P70 and ST95.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung ST95 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older P70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.