Pentax VS20 vs Samsung TL100
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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released January 2009
- Alternative Name is ST50

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax VS20 versus Samsung TL100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The VS20 was launched 3 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the VS20 grades against the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio VS20 & Samsung TL100. The complete galleries are available at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Samsung TL100
VS20 | TL100 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Pentax VS20
TL100 | VS20 |
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Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Samsung TL100
VS20 | TL100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Pentax VS20 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax VS20 has got external measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax VS20 versus Samsung TL100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the VS20 compared to the TL100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and TL100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VS20 and TL100.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax VS20 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern VS20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Pentax Optio VS20 | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio VS20 | Samsung TL100 |
Also called as | - | ST50 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-25 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-4.8 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 235 gr (0.52 lb) | 219 gr (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | D-LI122 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $106 | $22 |