Pentax E90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax E90 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E90 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E90 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are available at Pentax E90 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax E90 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Pentax E90 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E90 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E90 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E90 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.