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Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Pentax X70
(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
  • Announced March 2009
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax X70 and Samsung ST150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was announced 4 years prior to the ST150F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the X70 matches up versus the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung ST150F

 X70 ST150F 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Pentax X70

 ST150F X70 
IntroducedJanuary 2013March 2009More modern by 46 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung ST150F

 X70 ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 offers physical 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 ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the X70 and the ST150F.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and ST150F is 71 and 96 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and ST150F.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography features
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Street photography highlights
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography info
Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X70
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
30
rather wide (25mm)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung ST150F
 Pentax X70Samsung ST150F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X70 Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-03-02 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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