Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST95

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax X70 versus Samsung ST95, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was launched 22 months prior to the ST95 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the X70 matches up against the ST95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 and Samsung ST95. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 has outside measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X70 versus Samsung ST95 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the X70 against the ST95.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and ST95 is 71 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and ST95.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST95 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.