Pentax X70 vs Samsung GX-20

The following is a extensive overview of the Pentax X70 and Samsung GX-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively close but the X70 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The X70 was launched 14 months after the GX-20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the X70 scores vs the GX-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 has got outer measurements 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 GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X70 and Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the X70 vs the GX-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and GX-20 is 71 and 58 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and GX-20.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X70 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung GX-20 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent X70 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.