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Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ50W 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 HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax X70 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was launched 14 months earlier than the HZ50W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the X70 scores against the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung HZ50W

 X70 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Pentax X70

 HZ50W X70 
IntroducedMay 2010March 2009Fresher by 14 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung HZ50W

 X70 HZ50W 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 has got outside measurements 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 HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X70 versus Samsung HZ50W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the X70 versus the HZ50W.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and HZ50W is 71 and 70 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and HZ50W.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung HZ50W to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography info
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X70
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
35
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung HZ50W
 Pentax X70Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X70 Samsung HZ50W
Also called as - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-03-02 2010-05-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 50 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.90 pounds) 426 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $250