Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST6500

Below, we will be looking at the Pentax X70 and Samsung ST6500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was launched 22 months earlier than the ST6500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the X70 scores versus the ST6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X70 and Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the X70 versus the ST6500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and ST6500 is 71 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and ST6500.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST6500 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be behind in sensor technology.