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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Released July 2014
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung DV150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was introduced 19 months later than the DV150F making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the XG-1 matches up versus the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung DV150F

 XG-1 DV150F 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2013More recent by 19 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Pentax XG-1

 DV150F XG-1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung DV150F

 XG-1 DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 has external measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the XG-1 and the DV150F.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and DV150F is 66 and 96 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and DV150F.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer XG-1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax XG-1
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (567 grams)
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography advice
Samsung DV150F Sports photography advice
45
incredible zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography factors
Samsung DV150F Travel photography factors
52
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1248mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than others (567 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (116g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV150F Vlogging highlights
25
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than others (567g)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung DV150F
 Pentax XG-1Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax XG-1 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-07-15 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash settings Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 567 gr (1.25 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 240 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LB-060 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
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