Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240
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![Pentax Optio P70 front Pentax Optio P70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-P70/Pentax-P70-front.jpg)
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Other Name is ST5000
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The P70 was launched 10 months before the TL240 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P70 matches up against the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio P70 & Samsung TL240. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax P70 Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Samsung TL240
P70 | TL240 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Pentax P70
TL240 | P70 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax P70 and Samsung TL240
P70 | TL240 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax P70 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P70 versus the TL240.
![Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-P70-vs-Samsung-TL240-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P70 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.
![Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-P70-vs-Samsung-TL240-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P70 and TL240.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung TL240 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged P70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-P70-vs-Samsung-TL240-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-P70-vs-Samsung-TL240-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Pentax Optio P70 | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio P70 | Samsung TL240 |
Also referred to as | - | ST5000 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-03-02 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4334 x 3256 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $200 | $171 |