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Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL210

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL150
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax Efina versus Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Efina was released 3 years after the TL210 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Efina matches up vs the TL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Samsung TL210

 Efina TL210 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 42 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Pentax Efina

 TL210 Efina 
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Samsung TL210

 Efina TL210 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina has got physical measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Efina and the TL210.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Efina and TL210 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and TL210.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax Efina to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Efina is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography details
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography details
34
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others (91g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography advice
Samsung TL210 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography details
Samsung TL210 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others (91g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (177g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging factors
Samsung TL210 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (91g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
28
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Samsung TL210
 Pentax EfinaSamsung TL210
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Efina Samsung TL210
Also called as - PL150
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-03 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 20cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 91 gr (0.20 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $10 $230