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Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Revealed March 2009
Samsung HZ30W
(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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Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

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 Glossary

The 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 
IntroducedJanuary 2010March 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung HZ30W

 X70 HZ30W 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

Compare the Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and HZ30W is 71 and 91 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography factors
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography info
Samsung HZ30W Street photography info
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X70
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X70
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
35
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung HZ30W
 Pentax X70Samsung 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