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Pentax P80 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Pentax Optio P80 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Pentax P80 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST500
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Pentax P80 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P80 was brought out at a similar time to the TL220 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P80 scores versus the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Samsung TL220

 P80 TL220 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Pentax P80

 TL220 P80 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax P80 and Samsung TL220

 P80 TL220 
IntroducedAugust 2009August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Pentax P80 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax P80 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the P80 versus the TL220.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P80 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and TL220.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Pentax P80 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Pentax P80 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P80 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P80 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P80 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P80 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P80 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography highlights
32
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax P80
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
31
relatively wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Pentax P80 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P80 and Samsung TL220
 Pentax Optio P80Samsung TL220
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio P80 Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as - ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-05 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.40 m
Flash settings - 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 169 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 D-LI68 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $90