Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL170

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax X70 versus Samsung PL170, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X70 was released 22 months before the PL170 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the X70 matches up against the PL170 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 and Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 has got 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 PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X70 versus Samsung PL170 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the X70 versus the PL170.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and PL170 is 71 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and PL170.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung PL170 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.