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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Launched March 2009
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax X70 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was announced 3 years earlier than the WB850F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the X70 scores against the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung WB850F

 X70 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Pentax X70

 WB850F X70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012March 2009More recent by 34 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung WB850F

 X70 WB850F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 has outer measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the X70 versus the WB850F.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and WB850F is 71 and 91 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older X70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X70
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography features
Samsung WB850F Street photography features
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography info
Samsung WB850F Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
35
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB850F Vlogging factors
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
34
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung WB850F
 Pentax X70Samsung WB850F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X70 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-02 2012-01-09
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410g (0.90 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" 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, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $599