Pentax VS20 vs Samsung TL350
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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung TL350 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
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Other Name is WB2000

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung TL350 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax VS20 vs Samsung TL350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and TL350 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The VS20 was manufactured 24 months after the TL350 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the VS20 matches up against the TL350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung TL350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio VS20 & Samsung TL350. The entire galleries are available at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Samsung TL350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Samsung TL350
VS20 | TL350 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Pentax VS20
TL350 | VS20 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Samsung TL350
VS20 | TL350 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Pentax VS20 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax VS20 provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has measurements 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 VS20 vs Samsung TL350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the VS20 vs the TL350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and TL350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VS20 and TL350.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax VS20 to give you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern VS20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax VS20 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax VS20 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications
Pentax Optio VS20 | Samsung TL350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio VS20 | Samsung TL350 |
Otherwise known as | - | WB2000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-25 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-4.8 | f/2.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 pounds) | 195 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $106 | $400 |