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Pentax X70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax X70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Announced March 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax X70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X70 was revealed 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the X70 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 X70 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Pentax X70

 Galaxy Camera 4G X70 
ReleasedAugust 2012March 2009Newer by 42 months
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 X70 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the X70 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 71 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X70
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography features
35
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Pentax X70Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X70 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-02 2012-08-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410g (0.90 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $550