Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL5
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung CL5
X70 | CL5 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Pentax X70
CL5 | X70 |
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Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung CL5
X70 | CL5 | |||
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Revealed | March 2009 | February 2009 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
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.
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.
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Pentax X70 | Samsung CL5 | |
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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 |