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Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL10
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Pentax X70 and Samsung CL5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The X70 was launched at a similar time to the CL5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the X70 scores against the CL5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung CL5

 X70 CL5 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Pentax X70

 CL5 X70 

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung CL5

 X70 CL5 
RevealedMarch 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 features physical measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the X70 and the CL5.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and CL5 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and CL5.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X70 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax X70 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X70
Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
24
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography advice
Samsung CL5 Street photography advice
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography features
Samsung CL5 Sports photography features
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography features
Samsung CL5 Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X70
Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
35
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL5 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
25
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung CL5
 Pentax X70Samsung CL5
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X70 Samsung CL5
Also called - PL10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-03-02 2009-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $391