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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Pentax X70 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was released 5 years before the WB350F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the X70 grades versus the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung WB350F

 X70 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Pentax X70

 WB350F X70 
LaunchedJanuary 2014March 2009More modern by 59 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung WB350F

 X70 WB350F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 comes with external dimensions 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 WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the X70 against the WB350F.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and WB350F is 71 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and WB350F.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB350F to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography details
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (276g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography info
Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography information
Samsung WB350F Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography features
36
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
34
rather wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung WB350F
 Pentax X70Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X70 Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-02 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $260