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Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax E90 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E90 was unveiled 9 months later than the HZ10W and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E90 matches up vs the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Samsung HZ10W

 E90 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2009More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Pentax E90

 HZ10W E90 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Samsung HZ10W

 E90 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Pentax E90 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Pentax E90 versus Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E90 vs the HZ10W.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E90 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E90 and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger E90 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
31
focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography info
Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
35
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax E90
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Samsung HZ10W
 Pentax Optio E90Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio E90 Samsung HZ10W
Alternate name - WB500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-25 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-95mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 145g (0.32 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $100 $300