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Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P70 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Pentax P70
(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
Samsung TL240
(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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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 
IntroducedJanuary 2010March 2009More modern by 10 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax P70 and Samsung TL240

 P70 TL240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P70 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax P70
Street photography with Samsung TL240
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (155g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P70 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL240 Sports photography factors
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P70 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL240 Travel photography factors
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
includes touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax P70
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
32
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax P70
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than others in class (155g)
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P70 and Samsung TL240
 Pentax Optio P70Samsung TL240
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
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