Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
- Released 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 June 2010
- Also referred to as WB650
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Let's look more closely at the Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe X70 was brought out 15 months before the HZ35W which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the X70 scores against the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung HZ35W
| X70 | HZ35W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Pentax X70
| HZ35W | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | March 2009 | More modern by 15 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung HZ35W
| X70 | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the X70 versus the HZ35W.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and HZ35W is 71 and 91 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and HZ35W.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
| Pentax X70 | Samsung HZ35W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax X70 | Samsung HZ35W |
| Also referred to as | - | WB650 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-03-02 | 2010-06-16 |
| 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias 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 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| 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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 410 gr (0.90 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical 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 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 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $200 | $300 |