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Pentax W80 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Pentax Optio W80 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Pentax W80 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 2009
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Pentax W80 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Pentax W80 vs Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W80 was announced 6 months later than the TL100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the W80 grades vs the TL100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Samsung TL100

 W80 TL100 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Pentax W80

 TL100 W80 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax W80 and Samsung TL100

 W80 TL100 
LaunchedJune 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Pentax W80 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax W80 features outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Pentax W80 vs Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the W80 vs the TL100.

Pentax W80 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W80 and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Pentax W80 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W80 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the W80 and TL100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Pentax W80 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Pentax W80 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W80 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W80 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax W80
Street photography with Samsung TL100
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W80 Sports photography details
Samsung TL100 Sports photography details
24
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W80 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL100 Travel photography advice
64
weather proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
49
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (219g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W80 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography info
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W80 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL100 Vlogging highlights
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
26
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (219 grams)
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Pentax W80 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W80 and Samsung TL100
 Pentax Optio W80Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio W80 Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as - ST50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-06-25 2009-01-08
Body design 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 100 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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $22