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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Launched August 2012
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as PL100
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL205, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was introduced 2 years later than the TL205 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the X-5 grades versus the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung TL205

 X-5 TL205 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010Fresher by 32 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Pentax X-5

 TL205 X-5 

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung TL205

 X-5 TL205 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 has outside measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL205 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the X-5 against the TL205.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and TL205 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and TL205.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax X-5 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher X-5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography info
Samsung TL205 Street photography info
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (595g)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography info
Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
52
amazing zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL205 Travel photography advice
53
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
long reach (580mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (595 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (177g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging information
Samsung TL205 Vlogging information
26
relatively wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (595 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Samsung TL205
 Pentax X-5Samsung TL205
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X-5 Samsung TL205
Alternate name - PL100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-22 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-580mm (26.4x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230 thousand dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595g (1.31 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
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