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Pentax S1 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Pentax S1 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB2000
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Pentax S1 and Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and TL350 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1 was announced 13 months after the TL350 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S1 matches up versus the TL350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Samsung TL350

 S1 TL350 
LaunchedMarch 2011February 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Pentax S1

 TL350 S1 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax S1 and Samsung TL350

 S1 TL350 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Pentax S1 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax S1 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax S1 and Samsung TL350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1 compared to the TL350.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and TL350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax S1 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and TL350.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax S1 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer S1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax S1 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Pentax S1 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax S1 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax S1 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography info
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax S1 Street photography factors
Samsung TL350 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Travel photography camera
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax S1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax S1
Vlogging with Samsung TL350
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax S1 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Samsung TL350
 Pentax Optio S1Samsung TL350
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio S1 Samsung TL350
Also called - WB2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-03-02 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 157 grams (0.35 pounds) 195 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 260 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $174 $400