Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB750

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 & Samsung WB750. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.

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.

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

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.