Pentax X70 vs Samsung DV300F

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax X70 vs Samsung DV300F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X70 was launched 3 years earlier than the DV300F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the X70 matches up against the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 and Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Pentax X70 vs Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the X70 against the DV300F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and DV300F is 71 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.