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Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL100 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 TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The E90 was brought out 13 months later than the TL100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the E90 scores against the TL100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Samsung TL100

 E90 TL100 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Pentax E90

 TL100 E90 

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Samsung TL100

 E90 TL100 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax E90 provides outer 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) while the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E90 and the TL100.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E90 and TL100.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung TL100 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger E90 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography factors
Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL100 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL100 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
49
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (219 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E90 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL100 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (219g)
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Samsung TL100
 Pentax Optio E90Samsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio E90 Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as - ST50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-25 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-95mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 6cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $100 $22