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Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Launched March 2009
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
Photography Glossary

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Pentax X70 versus Samsung TL205, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X70 was introduced 10 months before the TL205 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the X70 matches up versus the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung TL205

 X70 TL205 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Pentax X70

 TL205 X70 
IntroducedJanuary 2010March 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung TL205

 X70 TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 has physical measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X70 versus 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 change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the X70 versus the TL205.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and TL205 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and TL205.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged X70 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X70
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography features
Samsung TL205 Street photography features
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Sports photography highlights
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
25
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography info
Samsung TL205 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (177 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
23
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL205 Vlogging factors
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (177g)
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung TL205
 Pentax X70Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X70 Samsung TL205
Other name - PL100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-03-02 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 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 ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $180