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Pentax K200D vs Samsung TL240

Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46
Pentax K200D front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Pentax K200D vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2008
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D S
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5000
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Pentax K200D vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Pentax K200D and Samsung TL240, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the K200D (APS-C) and TL240 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The K200D was brought out 16 months prior to the TL240 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the K200D matches up vs the TL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Samsung TL240

 K200D TL240 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Pentax K200D

 TL240 K200D 
LaunchedJanuary 2010September 2008More recent by 16 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax K200D and Samsung TL240

 K200D TL240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Pentax K200D vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K200D features exterior measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the K200D and the TL240.

Pentax K200D vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K200D and TL240 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Pentax K200D vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K200D vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K200D and TL240.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K200D featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung TL240 will offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older K200D is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax K200D vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Pentax K200D vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K200D vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K200D Street photography information
Samsung TL240 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
more heavy than competition in class (690 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K200D Sports photography advice
Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K200D
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
47
environment proofing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
56
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.7")
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
37
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K200D Vlogging features
Samsung TL240 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Pentax K200D vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K200D and Samsung TL240
 Pentax K200DSamsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax K200D Samsung TL240
Also Known as - ST5000
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2008-09-01 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 690 grams (1.52 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 561 not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $600 $171