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Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Announced March 2009
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as WB1000
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Pentax X70 versus Samsung TL320, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was launched very close to the TL320 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the X70 scores versus the TL320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung TL320

 X70 TL320 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Pentax X70

 TL320 X70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung TL320

 X70 TL320 
AnnouncedMarch 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the X70 versus the TL320.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and TL320 is 71 and 98 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and TL320.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you should always take the release date of the products into consideration.

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X70
Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X70
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL320 Vlogging factors
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Samsung TL320
 Pentax X70Samsung TL320
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X70 Samsung TL320
Also referred to as - WB1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-02 2009-02-23
Body design 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410g (0.90 lb) -
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $380