Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL210
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011
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Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe X70 was manufactured 22 months before the PL210 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the X70 scores vs the PL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X70 and Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung PL210
| X70 | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Pentax X70
| PL210 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | March 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung PL210
| X70 | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 has 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) and the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the X70 and the PL210.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and PL210 is 71 and 99 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and PL210.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung PL210 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older X70 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
| Pentax X70 | Samsung PL210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax X70 | Samsung PL210 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-03-02 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 50 | - |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | () |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 410 gr (0.90 lb) | - |
| Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $200 | $200 |
