Pentax S1 vs Samsung TL500

Below is a extensive comparison of the Pentax S1 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was unveiled 8 months later than the TL500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1 scores versus the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio S1 & Samsung TL500. The full galleries are available at Pentax S1 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Pentax S1 has got outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S1 versus the TL500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and TL500.

As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax S1 will offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher S1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.