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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Revealed March 2009
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was unveiled 3 years before the WB750 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X70 matches up against the WB750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung WB750

 X70 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Pentax X70

 WB750 X70 
LaunchedSeptember 2011March 2009More recent by 30 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung WB750

 X70 WB750 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 has outside 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 WB750 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the X70 and the WB750.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and WB750 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and WB750.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB750 to resolve extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography features
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (13MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (193g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB750 Sports photography advice
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography info
Samsung WB750 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (193g)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography info
36
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X70
Vlogging with Samsung WB750
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung WB750
 Pentax X70Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X70 Samsung WB750
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-03-02 2011-09-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.30 m
Flash settings - On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 grams (0.90 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $339