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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Revealed July 2014
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung SL102, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was introduced 5 years after the SL102 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the XG-1 scores versus the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung SL102

 XG-1 SL102 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2009More modern by 68 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Pentax XG-1

 SL102 XG-1 

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung SL102

 XG-1 SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 has outside dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the XG-1 versus the SL102.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and SL102 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and SL102.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax XG-1 to offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent XG-1 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography factors
Samsung SL102 Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (567g)
55
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
45
excellent zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
52
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1248mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than others in class (567g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors (116g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
25
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than others in class (567 grams)
30
good maximum aperture (f)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung SL102
 Pentax XG-1Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax XG-1 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-07-15 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash options Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 gr (1.25 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LB-060 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
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