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Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL240 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 TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5000
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL240, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was released 10 months before the TL240 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X70 scores vs the TL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung TL240

 X70 TL240 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Pentax X70

 TL240 X70 
RevealedJanuary 2010March 2009Newer by 10 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung TL240

 X70 TL240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL240 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the X70 and the TL240.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and TL240 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and TL240.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung TL240 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography advice
28
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography information
Samsung TL240 Street photography information
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography info
Samsung TL240 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
has touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X70
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
35
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung TL240
 Pentax X70Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X70 Samsung TL240
Also Known as - ST5000
Class 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 6400 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $200 $171