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Pentax X70 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Pentax X70 vs Samsung EX2F 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 EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Pentax X70 versus Samsung EX2F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty similar but the X70 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The X70 was revealed 4 years before the EX2F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the X70 matches up vs the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung EX2F

 X70 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Pentax X70

 EX2F X70 
IntroducedDecember 2012March 2009Fresher by 46 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung EX2F

 X70 EX2F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 has outer 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 EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the X70 compared to the EX2F.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and EX2F is 71 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and EX2F.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The X70 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh trickier. The older X70 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
manual focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography details
Samsung EX2F Street photography details
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography details
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
35
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
71
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (294g)
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung EX2F
 Pentax X70Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X70 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-03-02 2012-12-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410g (0.90 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $478