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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Announced July 2014
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB1000
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL320, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and TL320 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was revealed 5 years later than the TL320 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the XG-1 grades against the TL320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung TL320

 XG-1 TL320 
LaunchedJuly 2014February 2009More recent by 66 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Pentax XG-1

 TL320 XG-1 

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung TL320

 XG-1 TL320 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 features physical measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the XG-1 versus the TL320.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and TL320 is 66 and 98 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and TL320.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger XG-1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography advice
Samsung TL320 Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (567g)
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography features
Samsung TL320 Sports photography features
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography features
Samsung TL320 Travel photography features
52
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1248mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (567g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (240 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging features
Samsung TL320 Vlogging features
25
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (567 grams)
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung TL320
 Pentax XG-1Samsung TL320
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax XG-1 Samsung TL320
Also called as - WB1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-07-15 2009-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.00 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 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 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 567g (1.25 pounds) -
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LB-060 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
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