Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB700

The following is a thorough analysis of the Pentax X70 versus Samsung WB700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was unveiled 22 months prior to the WB700 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the X70 grades versus the WB700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 & Samsung WB700. The full galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X70 versus Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the X70 versus the WB700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and WB700 is 71 and 98 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and WB700.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB700 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.