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Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Samsung TL100
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also referred to as ST50
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Pentax W60 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W60 was revealed 6 months after the TL100 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the W60 matches up vs the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Samsung TL100

 W60 TL100 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Pentax W60

 TL100 W60 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Samsung TL100

 W60 TL100 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax W60 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the W60 compared to the TL100.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W60 and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W60 and TL100.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung TL100 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
54
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 Sports photography features
Samsung TL100 Sports photography features
23
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W60 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
48
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography features
36
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
environment proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax W60
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Samsung TL100
 Pentax Optio W60Samsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio W60 Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as - ST50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2009-01-08
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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-LI78 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $22