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Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Announced March 2009
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Pentax X70 versus Samsung SL202, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X70 was announced very close to the SL202 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the X70 scores versus the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung SL202

 X70 SL202 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Pentax X70

 SL202 X70 

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung SL202

 X70 SL202 
ReleasedMarch 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 provides 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) whilst the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the X70 vs the SL202.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and SL202 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and SL202.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax X70 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography features
Samsung SL202 Street photography features
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography info
Samsung SL202 Sports photography info
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X70
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
36
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
27
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X70
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
27
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung SL202
 Pentax X70Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X70 Samsung SL202
Other name - PL50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-03-02 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $140