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Pentax K-7 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60
Pentax K-7 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Pentax K-7 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-5
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL150
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Pentax K-7 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-7 versus Samsung TL210, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and TL210 (12MP) and the K-7 (APS-C) and TL210 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The K-7 was introduced 3 months earlier than the TL210 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the K-7 grades versus the TL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Samsung TL210

 K-7 TL210 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Pentax K-7

 TL210 K-7 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Pentax K-7 and Samsung TL210

 K-7 TL210 
IntroducedOctober 2009January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Pentax K-7 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-7 has got outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the K-7 vs the TL210.

Pentax K-7 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-7 and TL210 is 60 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-7 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-7 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-7 and TL210.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-7 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-7 will result in extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Pentax K-7 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-7 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-7 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-7 Street photography details
Samsung TL210 Street photography details
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-7 Sports photography information
Samsung TL210 Sports photography information
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-7
Travel photography with Samsung TL210
65
environment proofing
resolution is good (15MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
59
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (177g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-7
Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
37
really wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-7 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
28
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (177g)
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Pentax K-7 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-7 and Samsung TL210
 Pentax K-7Samsung TL210
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax K-7 Samsung TL210
Alternative name - PL150
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-10-02 2010-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4672 x 3104 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 2000 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 750 grams (1.65 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $599 $230