Pentax E90 vs Samsung SL820

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax E90 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E90 was manufactured 12 months later than the SL820 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the E90 scores versus the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E90 and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax E90 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax E90 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E90 vs the SL820.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E90 and SL820.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung SL820 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E90 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.