Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL225
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94 Imaging
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Released August 2009
- Other Name is ST550
Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL225 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax P70 versus Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe P70 was brought out 5 months prior to the TL225 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the P70 scores versus the TL225 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio P70 & Samsung TL225. The entire galleries are available at Pentax P70 Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Samsung TL225
P70 | TL225 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Pentax P70
TL225 | P70 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax P70 and Samsung TL225
P70 | TL225 | |||
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Released | March 2009 | August 2009 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax P70 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Pentax P70 versus Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the P70 and the TL225.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the P70 and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P70 and TL225.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to consider the age of the products into consideration.
Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Pentax Optio P70 | Samsung TL225 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio P70 | Samsung TL225 |
Also called | - | ST550 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-03-02 | 2009-08-13 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 187 grams (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $488 |