Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB150F

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax X70 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X70 was launched 3 years before the WB150F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the X70 grades versus the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X70 and Samsung WB150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Pentax X70 versus Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the X70 against the WB150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and WB150F is 71 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB150F to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.