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Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST65 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 ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Pentax X70 versus Samsung ST65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X70 was revealed 22 months prior to the ST65 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the X70 scores against the ST65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung ST65

 X70 ST65 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Pentax X70

 ST65 X70 
LaunchedJanuary 2011March 2009More modern by 22 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung ST65

 X70 ST65 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax X70 comes with 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 ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X70 versus Samsung ST65 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the X70 compared to the ST65.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and ST65 is 71 and 99 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and ST65.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST65 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X70
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X70
Street photography with Samsung ST65
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
26
MP count good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X70
Travel photography with Samsung ST65
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X70
Landscape photography with Samsung ST65
36
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging features
Samsung ST65 Vlogging features
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
27
great max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung ST65
 Pentax X70Samsung ST65
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X70 Samsung ST65
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-02 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 50 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410g (0.90 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $130