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Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46
Pentax MX-1 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Introduced July 2013
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB2000
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Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax MX-1 and Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is very comparable but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and TL350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The MX-1 was released 3 years later than the TL350 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the MX-1 scores vs the TL350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Samsung TL350

 MX-1 TL350 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2010Fresher by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Pentax MX-1

 TL350 MX-1 

Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Samsung TL350

 MX-1 TL350 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution920k920kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax MX-1 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL350 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the MX-1 and the TL350.

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the MX-1 and TL350 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the MX-1 and TL350.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The MX-1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax MX-1 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern MX-1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
35
manual focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Street photography highlights
65
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (391g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL350 Sports photography advice
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (290 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax MX-1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Travel photography camera
61
good battery pack (290 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (391 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
60
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography features
55
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (290 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Vlogging features
Samsung TL350 Vlogging features
33
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (391 grams)
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax MX-1 and Samsung TL350
 Pentax MX-1Samsung TL350
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax MX-1 Samsung TL350
Alternative name - WB2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-07-01 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 391g (0.86 pounds) 195g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-Li-106 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $400 $400