Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL100

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.