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Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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
  • Additionally Known as PL150
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X70 was released 10 months before the TL210 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the X70 matches up versus the TL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung TL210

 X70 TL210 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Pentax X70

 TL210 X70 
LaunchedJanuary 2010March 2009More recent by 10 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung TL210

 X70 TL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the X70 against the TL210.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and TL210 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and TL210.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The older X70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography factors
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Street photography highlights
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL210 Sports photography advice
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography features
Samsung TL210 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
has focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography factors
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL210 Vlogging factors
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
28
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (177g)
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung TL210
 Pentax X70Samsung TL210
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X70 Samsung TL210
Also Known as - PL150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-03-02 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410g (0.90 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $230