Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL205
65 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 and Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung TL205
X-5 | TL205 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Pentax X-5
TL205 | X-5 |
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Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung TL205
X-5 | TL205 | |||
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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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Samsung TL205 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $180 |