Pentax X70 vs Samsung NX300M

Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax X70 versus Samsung NX300M, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The X70 was launched 4 years prior to the NX300M and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the X70 matches up versus the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 & Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the X70 and the NX300M.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and NX300M is 71 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and NX300M.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X70 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will give more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.