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Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P70 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Pentax P70
(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
Samsung TL225
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Samsung TL225

 P70 TL225 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Pentax P70

 TL225 P70 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax P70 and Samsung TL225

 P70 TL225 
ReleasedMarch 2009August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P70 and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P70 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax P70 Street photography advice
Samsung TL225 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (155g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P70 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL225 Sports photography advice
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P70 Travel photography information
Samsung TL225 Travel photography information
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (187g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P70 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
32
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
37
quite wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P70 Vlogging features
Samsung TL225 Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (155g)
29
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (187g)
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P70 and Samsung TL225
 Pentax Optio P70Samsung TL225
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