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Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Pentax Optio P70 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Announced March 2009
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB1000
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Pentax P70 versus Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P70 was released around the same time to the TL320 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P70 grades vs the TL320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Samsung TL320

 P70 TL320 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Pentax P70

 TL320 P70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax P70 and Samsung TL320

 P70 TL320 
LaunchedMarch 2009February 2009Similar age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax P70 has got external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the P70 compared to the TL320.

Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P70 and TL320 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P70 and TL320.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you really should take the age of the products into consideration.

Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P70 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
manual focus
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax P70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (155g)
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P70 Sports photography information
Samsung TL320 Sports photography information
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax P70
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
56
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax P70
Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P70 and Samsung TL320
 Pentax Optio P70Samsung TL320
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio P70 Samsung TL320
Also referred to as - WB1000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-02 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $380