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Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL102 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 SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Pentax X70 and Samsung SL102, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X70 was brought out 2 months after the SL102 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the X70 scores against the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung SL102

 X70 SL102 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Pentax X70

 SL102 X70 

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung SL102

 X70 SL102 
LaunchedMarch 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X70 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the X70 compared to the SL102.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and SL102 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and SL102.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax X70 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography factors
Samsung SL102 Street photography factors
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than others (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography information
Samsung SL102 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than others (116g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X70
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
35
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
27
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X70
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
30
good maximum aperture (f)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung SL102
 Pentax X70Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X70 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-03-02 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m -
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 grams (0.90 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $130