Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX11

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 and Samsung NX11. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

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.

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

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.