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Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Announced March 2009
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Pentax X70 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X70 was revealed 16 months earlier than the HZ25W making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the X70 grades vs the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung HZ25W

 X70 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Pentax X70

 HZ25W X70 
RevealedJuly 2010March 2009More modern by 16 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung HZ25W

 X70 HZ25W 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 has exterior dimensions 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 HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X70 versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the X70 and the HZ25W.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and HZ25W is 71 and 70 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and HZ25W.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography features
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography details
Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
35
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X70
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung HZ25W
 Pentax X70Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X70 Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-02 2010-07-06
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 410g (0.90 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $350