Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL220
65 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL220 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
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Announced August 2009
- Also referred to as ST500

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The X-5 was introduced 3 years after the TL220 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the X-5 grades against the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 & Samsung TL220. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung TL220
X-5 | TL220 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Pentax X-5
TL220 | X-5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung TL220
X-5 | TL220 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 has outside dimensions 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 TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the X-5 versus the TL220.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and TL220 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and TL220.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax X-5 to render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger X-5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax X-5 | Samsung TL220 |
Also referred to as | - | ST500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-08-22 | 2009-08-13 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 230 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 595g (1.31 lbs) | 169g (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $230 | $90 |