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Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Pentax E90 and Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E90 was introduced 4 months earlier than the HZ35W and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E90 matches up vs the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Samsung HZ35W

 E90 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Pentax E90

 HZ35W E90 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Samsung HZ35W

 E90 HZ35W 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax E90 comes with 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) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E90 and the HZ35W.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E90 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E90 and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ35W to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
you can focus manually
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax E90
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax E90
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Samsung HZ35W
 Pentax Optio E90Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio E90 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-25 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-95mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 6cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
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 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $100 $300