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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL100 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 TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung TL100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was brought out 5 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the XG-1 scores against the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung TL100

 XG-1 TL100 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2009More recent by 68 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Pentax XG-1

 TL100 XG-1 

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung TL100

 XG-1 TL100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 has physical measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the XG-1 against the TL100.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and TL100 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and TL100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher XG-1 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography factors
Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (567g)
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL100 Sports photography advice
45
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax XG-1
Travel photography with Samsung TL100
52
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1248mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (567g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (219g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
45
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (240 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (567g)
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than average (219g)
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung TL100
 Pentax XG-1Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax XG-1 Samsung TL100
Alternate name - ST50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
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
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LB-060 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $599 $22