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Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
56
Features
50
Overall
53

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11 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 NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released December 2010
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • Successor is Samsung NX20
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very similar but the X70 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The X70 was revealed 22 months earlier than the NX11 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the X70 scores against the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung NX11

 X70 NX11 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Pentax X70

 NX11 X70 
ReleasedDecember 2010March 2009Fresher by 22 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung NX11

 X70 NX11 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the X70 and the NX11.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and NX11 is 71 and 80 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and NX11.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X70 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX11 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X70
Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography advice
Samsung NX11 Street photography advice
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X70
Sports photography with Samsung NX11
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
53
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X70
Travel photography with Samsung NX11
52
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
good resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (499g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography highlights
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging info
Samsung NX11 Vlogging info
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
24
provides face detection autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung NX11
 Pentax X70Samsung NX11
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X70 Samsung NX11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-03-02 2010-12-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 11.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $626