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Pentax X70 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Pentax X70 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Launched March 2009
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed January 2006
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Pentax X70 and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The X70 was announced 3 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the X70 grades versus the GX-1S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung GX-1S

 X70 GX-1S 
RevealedMarch 2009January 2006Fresher by 39 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Pentax X70

 GX-1S X70 

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung GX-1S

 X70 GX-1S 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 features outside measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the X70 vs the GX-1S.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and GX-1S is 71 and 68 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and GX-1S.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X70 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax X70 will show more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer X70 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X70
Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (605 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography details
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography details
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography information
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
lighter than average (605g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X70
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
35
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging information
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging information
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung GX-1S
 Pentax X70Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X70 Samsung GX-1S
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-03-02 2006-01-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 50 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lb) 605 grams (1.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $850