Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL220
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Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Launched August 2009
- Also referred to as ST500
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Here, we are reviewing the Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the E70 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E70 matches up vs the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Samsung TL220
| E70 | TL220 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Pentax E70
| TL220 | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2009 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax E70 and Samsung TL220
| E70 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E70 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E70 vs the TL220.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E70 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E70 and TL220.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung TL220 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
| Pentax Optio E70 | Samsung TL220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax Optio E70 | Samsung TL220 |
| Also called as | - | ST500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-01-05 | 2009-08-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.4 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 112 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 169 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $140 | $90 |