Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL100
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Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Announced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Also referred to as ST50

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and TL100 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

The MX-1 was brought out 4 years after the TL100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the MX-1 grades against the TL100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 & Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax MX-1 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Samsung TL100
MX-1 | TL100 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 55 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Pentax MX-1
TL100 | MX-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Samsung TL100
MX-1 | TL100 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax MX-1 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the MX-1 against the TL100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MX-1 and TL100 is 84 and 91 respectively.

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the MX-1 and TL100.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The MX-1 uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The younger MX-1 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Pentax MX-1 | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax MX-1 | Samsung TL100 |
Also referred to as | - | ST50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-07-01 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 391 gr (0.86 lbs) | 219 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 208 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-Li-106 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $400 | $22 |