Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
- Revealed March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally Known as WB600
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Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe X70 was brought out 10 months before the HZ30W so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the X70 grades against the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung HZ30W
| X70 | HZ30W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Pentax X70
| HZ30W | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | March 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung HZ30W
| X70 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 offers outside 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) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the X70 against the HZ30W.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and HZ30W is 71 and 91 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and HZ30W.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you should take the age of the cameras into account. The older X70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Pentax X70 | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax X70 | Samsung HZ30W |
| Also called as | - | WB600 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-03-02 | 2010-01-19 |
| Physical type | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.10 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | - | 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 410 gr (0.90 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $280 |