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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL350 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 TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as WB2000
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and TL350 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was released 4 years after the TL350 which is quite a large 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 TL350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the XG-1 scores against the TL350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung TL350

 XG-1 TL350 
ReleasedJuly 2014February 2010Newer by 54 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Pentax XG-1

 TL350 XG-1 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung TL350

 XG-1 TL350 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 has external 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 TL350 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the XG-1 vs the TL350.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and TL350 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and TL350.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern XG-1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
manual focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Street photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (567g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL350 Sports photography advice
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL350 Travel photography factors
52
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1248mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than competition (567g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (567g)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung TL350
 Pentax XG-1Samsung TL350
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax XG-1 Samsung TL350
Also Known as - WB2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-07-15 2010-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567g (1.25 lbs) 195g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LB-060 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $599 $400