Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB30F

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax X70 versus Samsung WB30F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X70 was released 4 years before the WB30F which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the X70 matches up against the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 and Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 has 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) while the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X70 versus Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the X70 versus the WB30F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and WB30F is 71 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and WB30F.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB30F to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.