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Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Released January 2010
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as WB600
Photography Glossary

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax E90 versus Samsung HZ30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E90 was introduced at a similar time to the HZ30W and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the E90 matches up vs the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Samsung HZ30W

 E90 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Pentax E90

 HZ30W E90 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Samsung HZ30W

 E90 HZ30W 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E90 has got exterior 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) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E90 and the HZ30W.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E90 and HZ30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E90 and HZ30W.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ30W to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than average (245g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E90 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Samsung HZ30W
 Pentax Optio E90Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio E90 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-25 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 6cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $100 $280