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Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL220 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST500
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax E90 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E90 was brought out 6 months later than the TL220 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E90 matches up versus the TL220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Samsung TL220

 E90 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Pentax E90

 TL220 E90 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Samsung TL220

 E90 TL220 
RevealedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax E90 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax E90 versus Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E90 against the TL220.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E90 and TL220.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung TL220 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography features
Samsung TL220 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography info
Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
features focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax E90
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
31
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Samsung TL220
 Pentax Optio E90Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio E90 Samsung TL220
Also called as - ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-25 2009-08-13
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-95mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $100 $90