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Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ10W 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 HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ10W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X70 was released 2 months prior to the HZ10W so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the X70 scores against the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung HZ10W

 X70 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Pentax X70

 HZ10W X70 

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung HZ10W

 X70 HZ10W 
RevealedMarch 2009May 2009Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the X70 against the HZ10W.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and HZ10W is 71 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and HZ10W.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax X70 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X70
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
35
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
35
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging factors
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung HZ10W
 Pentax X70Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X70 Samsung HZ10W
Other name - WB500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-03-02 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m -
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $300