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Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Pentax H90 and Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H90 was launched 5 months prior to the HZ25W so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the H90 scores versus the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Samsung HZ25W

 H90 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Pentax H90

 HZ25W H90 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Samsung HZ25W

 H90 HZ25W 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax H90 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax H90 and Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the H90 vs the HZ25W.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and HZ25W.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
focusing manually
saves RAW files
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax H90
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax H90
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
36
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Samsung HZ25W
 Pentax Optio H90Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio H90 Samsung HZ25W
Alternate name - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-25 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 grams (0.34 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 D-LI68 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $350