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Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL120 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 PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Pentax X70 and Samsung PL120, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X70 was released 22 months before the PL120 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the X70 grades against the PL120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung PL120

 X70 PL120 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Pentax X70

 PL120 X70 
RevealedJanuary 2011March 2009Fresher by 22 months

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung PL120

 X70 PL120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the X70 and the PL120.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and PL120 is 71 and 99 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and PL120.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung PL120 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older X70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
26
good resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X70
Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
35
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
very good max aperture (f)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
very good max aperture (f)
comes with external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung PL120
 Pentax X70Samsung PL120
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X70 Samsung PL120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-03-02 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One -
Price at release $200 $150