Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
- Launched January 2010
(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

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").

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.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E90 and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax E90 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Samsung HZ35W
E90 | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Pentax E90
HZ35W | E90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax E90 and Samsung HZ35W
E90 | HZ35W | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Pentax E90 and Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax E90 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Pentax Optio E90 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |