Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL240

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung TL240, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was unveiled 4 years after the TL240 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the XG-1 matches up vs the TL240 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung TL240. The full galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 has got outer 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 TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung TL240 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the XG-1 compared to the TL240.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and TL240 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and TL240.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax XG-1 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent XG-1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.