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Pentax E90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax E90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Pentax E90 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E90 was released 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E90 grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 E90 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Pentax E90

 Galaxy Camera 3G E90 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 31 months
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 E90 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Pentax E90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax E90 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E90 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E90 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged E90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax E90
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography info
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax E90
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax E90
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
rather wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax E90
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
37
rather wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Pentax Optio E90Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio E90 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-25 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-95mm (3.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 6cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $100 $606