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Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E70 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Pentax E70
(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
Samsung TL220
(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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Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

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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The E70 was released 7 months prior to the TL220 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

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 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax E70 and Samsung TL220

 E70 TL220 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E70 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E70 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax E70
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax E70
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E70 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography highlights
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E70 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL220 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
31
quite wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E70 and Samsung TL220
 Pentax Optio E70Samsung 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