Clicky

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL100
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The X90 was unveiled 7 months later than the TL205 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the X90 matches up against the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung TL205

 X90 TL205 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Pentax X90

 TL205 X90 

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung TL205

 X90 TL205 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the X90 vs the TL205.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and TL205 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and TL205.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher X90 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography information
Samsung TL205 Street photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (177g)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography features
Samsung TL205 Sports photography features
42
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography information
Samsung TL205 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (177g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography features
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 Vlogging details
Samsung TL205 Vlogging details
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (177g)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Pentax X90 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung TL205
 Pentax X90Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X90 Samsung TL205
Also called - PL100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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 26-676mm (26.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 428 gr (0.94 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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-L106 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $180