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Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Introduced March 2009
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was introduced 10 months earlier than the ST600 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the X70 scores versus the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung ST600

 X70 ST600 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Pentax X70

 ST600 X70 
RevealedJanuary 2010March 2009Newer by 10 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung ST600

 X70 ST600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 has external measurements 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 ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the X70 versus the ST600.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and ST600 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and ST600.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST600 to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography info
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Street photography highlights
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography details
Samsung ST600 Sports photography details
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography details
Samsung ST600 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (150g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography features
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
44
really wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
30
really wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (150g)
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung ST600
 Pentax X70Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X70 Samsung ST600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-03-02 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $330