Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL210

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung TL210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was unveiled 4 years later than the TL210 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the XG-1 matches up vs the TL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung TL210. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 has got physical dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung TL210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the XG-1 vs the TL210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and TL210 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and TL210.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax XG-1 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer XG-1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.