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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was unveiled 24 months later than the TL220 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the RZ10 scores against the TL220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Samsung TL220

 RZ10 TL220 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009Fresher by 24 months
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Pentax RZ10

 TL220 RZ10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Samsung TL220

 RZ10 TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax RZ10 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the RZ10 and the TL220.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and TL220.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher RZ10 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Street photography details
Samsung TL220 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (178 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Travel photography info
Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
66
environment sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (178 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
has focus via touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
43
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (178 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging details
Samsung TL220 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
31
reasonably wide (27mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Pentax RZ10 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Samsung TL220
 Pentax Optio RZ10Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio RZ10 Samsung TL220
Also called as - ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 178g (0.39 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 178 shots -
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, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $90