Clicky

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as EX1
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Pentax E90 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very comparable but the E90 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The E90 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the TL500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E90 grades against the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Samsung TL500

 E90 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Pentax E90

 TL500 E90 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Samsung TL500

 E90 TL500 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Same age
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Pentax E90 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

See the Pentax E90 versus Samsung TL500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E90 vs the TL500.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E90 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E90 and TL500.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The E90 has the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field trickier.

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax E90
Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (386 grams)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax E90
Sports photography with Samsung TL500
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax E90
Travel photography with Samsung TL500
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (386 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E90 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL500 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
64
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (386 grams)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Pentax E90 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Samsung TL500
 Pentax Optio E90Samsung TL500
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio E90 Samsung TL500
Also referred to as - EX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-25 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-95mm (3.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance 6cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 386 grams (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $100 $527