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Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed September 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
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Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Pentax E85 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E85 was unveiled 2 months later than the TL220 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E85 scores against the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Samsung TL220

 E85 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Pentax E85

 TL220 E85 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Samsung TL220

 E85 TL220 
IntroducedSeptember 2009August 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E85 features external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Pentax E85 and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E85 vs the TL220.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E85 and TL220.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax E85
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
17
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
62
has touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E85 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography information
23
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax E85
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
31
relatively wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Pentax E85 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Samsung TL220
 Pentax Optio E85Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio E85 Samsung TL220
Also called as - ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-09-17 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 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 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 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 169g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI95 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $90