Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL200

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X70 was released 16 months earlier than the PL200 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the X70 matches up vs the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X70 & Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 offers external 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 PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the X70 against the PL200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and PL200 is 71 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and PL200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung PL200 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.