Pentax E70 vs Samsung TL500

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax E70 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the E70 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively similar but the E70 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizing.

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The E70 was launched 18 months prior to the TL500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the E70 grades vs the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E70 and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax E70 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax E70 offers outer 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 TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Pentax E70 versus Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E70 against the TL500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E70 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E70 and TL500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The E70 comes with the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged E70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.