Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX2000

Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax X70 versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The X70 was launched 5 years earlier than the NX2000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the X70 grades versus the NX2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 features outside 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) while the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X70 versus Samsung NX2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the X70 compared to the NX2000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and NX2000 is 71 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and NX2000.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X70 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX2000 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older X70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.