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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax Q10
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is PL150
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Pentax Q7 and Samsung TL210, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Q7 (1/1.7") and TL210 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Q7 was unveiled 3 years later than the TL210 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Q7 scores against the TL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung TL210

 Q7 TL210 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2010Fresher by 44 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Pentax Q7

 TL210 Q7 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung TL210

 Q7 TL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Q7 compared to the TL210.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and TL210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and TL210.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The Q7 has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The newer Q7 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography information
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Q7
Street photography with Samsung TL210
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography details
Samsung TL210 Sports photography details
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax Q7
Travel photography with Samsung TL210
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
59
has focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (177g)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
37
decently wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL210 Vlogging factors
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
28
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (177 grams)
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Samsung TL210
 Pentax Q7Samsung TL210
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Q7 Samsung TL210
Also called - PL150
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2013-08-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 3.40 m
Flash modes P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life 250 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI68 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $480 $230