Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX1

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax X70 versus Samsung NX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The X70 was revealed 6 years before the NX1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the X70 matches up against the NX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 & Samsung NX1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X70 versus Samsung NX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the X70 versus the NX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and NX1 is 71 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and NX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X70 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX1 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older X70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.