Pentax E90 vs Samsung WB150F

Below is a detailed assessment of the Pentax E90 and Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E90 was revealed 23 months prior to the WB150F making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the E90 grades versus the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E90 & Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax E90 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax E90 has physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E90 and Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E90 compared to the WB150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E90 and WB150F.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB150F to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older E90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.