Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung TL500

Here, we are matching up the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung TL500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The XG-1 was manufactured 4 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the XG-1 matches up against the TL500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 offers physical dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 compared to the TL500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and TL500 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and TL500.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XG-1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax XG-1 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern XG-1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.