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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB150F 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 WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung WB150F

 X70 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Pentax X70

 WB150F X70 
IntroducedJanuary 2012March 2009Newer by 34 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung WB150F

 X70 WB150F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

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

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X70
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X70
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography features
Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (188 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung WB150F
 Pentax X70Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X70 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-02 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $230