Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ10W

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax H90 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H90 was unveiled 9 months later than the HZ10W so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the H90 grades versus the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio H90 and Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are available at Pentax H90 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax H90 features outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Pentax H90 and Samsung HZ10W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the H90 vs the HZ10W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and HZ10W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax H90 to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger H90 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.