Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST150F

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X70 and Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Pentax X70 and Samsung ST150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.