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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL225 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
  • Introduced July 2014
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung TL225, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was announced 4 years after the TL225 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the XG-1 scores against the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung TL225

 XG-1 TL225 
AnnouncedJuly 2014August 2009Newer by 60 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Pentax XG-1

 TL225 XG-1 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung TL225

 XG-1 TL225 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung TL225 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the XG-1 and the TL225.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and TL225 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and TL225.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher XG-1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography details
Samsung TL225 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (567g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography information
Samsung TL225 Sports photography information
45
excellent zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography details
Samsung TL225 Travel photography details
52
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1248mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (567 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
has touch to focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL225 Vlogging factors
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (567g)
29
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (187g)
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung TL225
 Pentax XG-1Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax XG-1 Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as - ST550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-07-15 2009-08-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 grams (1.25 lbs) 187 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 240 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LB-060 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $488