Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX20

On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax X70 and Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The X70 was announced 4 years prior to the NX20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the X70 scores versus the NX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 and Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 offers outer 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) while the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X70 and Samsung NX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the X70 compared to the NX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and NX20 is 71 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and NX20.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X70 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX20 will result in more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.