Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ10W
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![Pentax Optio E90 front Pentax Optio E90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-E90/Pentax-E90-front.jpg)
![Samsung HZ10W front Samsung HZ10W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-HZ10W/Samsung-HZ10W-front.jpg)
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
(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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Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E90 and Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are available at Pentax E90 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Samsung HZ10W
E90 | HZ10W | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Pentax E90
HZ10W | E90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Pentax E90 and Samsung HZ10W
E90 | HZ10W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-E90-vs-Samsung-HZ10W-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-E90-vs-Samsung-HZ10W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-E90-vs-Samsung-HZ10W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-E90-vs-Samsung-HZ10W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Pentax Optio E90 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |