Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL320
95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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98 Imaging
34 Features
36 Overall
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Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL320 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
- Announced March 2009
(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

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").

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.

Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL320 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio P70 & Samsung TL320. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax P70 Gallery & Samsung TL320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Samsung TL320
P70 | TL320 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Pentax P70
TL320 | P70 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax P70 and Samsung TL320
P70 | TL320 | |||
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Launched | March 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Pentax P70 versus Samsung TL320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax P70 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications
Pentax Optio P70 | Samsung TL320 | |
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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 |