Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung TL220
93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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![Pentax Optio RS1500 front Pentax Optio RS1500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-RS1500/Pentax-RS1500-front.jpg)
![Samsung TL220 front Samsung TL220 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-TL220/Samsung-TL220-front.jpg)
95 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced March 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Released August 2009
- Alternate Name is ST500
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Pentax RS1500 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The RS1500 was released 20 months after the TL220 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the RS1500 scores versus the TL220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Samsung TL220
RS1500 | TL220 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | March 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 20 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Pentax RS1500
TL220 | RS1500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax RS1500 and Samsung TL220
RS1500 | TL220 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax RS1500 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Pentax RS1500 and Samsung TL220 in our completely new 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)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the RS1500 vs the TL220.
![Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-RS1500-vs-Samsung-TL220-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RS1500 and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.
![Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-RS1500-vs-Samsung-TL220-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the RS1500 and TL220.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax RS1500 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer RS1500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
![Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-RS1500-vs-Samsung-TL220-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-RS1500-vs-Samsung-TL220-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 RS1500 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Pentax Optio RS1500 | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio RS1500 | Samsung TL220 |
Also called | - | ST500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-03-16 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 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 operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 157g (0.35 lb) | 169g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 life | 260 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $150 | $90 |