Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL500
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(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
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Released July 2010
- Other Name is EX1
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In this article, we will be matching up the Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively close but the X70 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe X70 was announced 16 months earlier than the TL500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the X70 matches up vs the TL500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung TL500
| X70 | TL500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Pentax X70
| TL500 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 |  | March 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung TL500
| X70 | TL500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the X70 vs the TL500.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and TL500 is 71 and 88 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and TL500.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X70 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax X70 will result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older X70 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
| Pentax X70 | Samsung TL500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax X70 | Samsung TL500 |
| Also Known as | - | EX1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-03-02 | 2010-07-09 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/1.8-2.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.10 m | 5.20 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 410 gr (0.90 lbs) | 386 gr (0.85 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 40 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 129 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | D-LI92 | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $200 | $527 |