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Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Launched July 2009
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
  • Additionally Known as WB2000
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W60 was announced 7 months earlier than the TL350 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the W60 scores against the TL350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Samsung TL350

 W60 TL350 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Pentax W60

 TL350 W60 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Samsung TL350

 W60 TL350 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W60 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL350 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the W60 and the TL350.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and TL350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the W60 and TL350.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older W60 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax W60
Portrait photography with Samsung TL350
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Street photography camera
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 Sports photography details
Samsung TL350 Sports photography details
23
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W60 Travel photography details
Samsung TL350 Travel photography details
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax W60
Landscape photography with Samsung TL350
36
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Pentax W60 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Samsung TL350
 Pentax Optio W60Samsung TL350
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio W60 Samsung TL350
Also Known as - WB2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 195g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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-LI78 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $400