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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Introduced July 2014
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced December 2010
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was released 3 years after the WB700 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the XG-1 matches up vs the WB700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung WB700

 XG-1 WB700 
IntroducedJuly 2014December 2010Newer by 44 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Pentax XG-1

 WB700 XG-1 
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB700

 XG-1 WB700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the XG-1 against the WB700.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and WB700 is 66 and 98 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and WB700.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger XG-1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (567g)
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax XG-1
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
45
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
28
good megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography details
Samsung WB700 Travel photography details
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1248mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than others (567g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
38
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others (567g)
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB700
 Pentax XG-1Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax XG-1 Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-07-15 2010-12-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 grams (1.25 lb) -
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 240 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LB-060 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $599 $300