Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL100
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Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
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Following is a complete review of the Pentax E70 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E70 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E70 was released very close to the TL100 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E70 matches up vs the TL100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E70 and Samsung TL100. The complete galleries are available at Pentax E70 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Samsung TL100
| E70 | TL100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Pentax E70
| TL100 | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax E70 and Samsung TL100
| E70 | TL100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E70 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E70 and the TL100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E70 and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E70 and TL100.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung TL100 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.
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Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
| Pentax Optio E70 | Samsung TL100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax Optio E70 | Samsung TL100 |
| Otherwise known as | - | ST50 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.4 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 112 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash options | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 219 grams (0.48 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $140 | $22 |