Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL5

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 and Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

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).

Check the Pentax X70 and Samsung CL5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.