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Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL80 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 CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Pentax X70 and Samsung CL80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was announced 10 months before the CL80 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the X70 scores against the CL80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung CL80

 X70 CL80 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Pentax X70

 CL80 X70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010March 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen sizing3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung CL80

 X70 CL80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the X70 vs the CL80.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and CL80 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and CL80.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung CL80 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X70
Street photography with Samsung CL80
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X70
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (160 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography features
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
35
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (160 grams)
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung CL80
 Pentax X70Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X70 Samsung CL80
Alternative name - ST5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-03-02 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 6400 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 grams (0.90 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $400