Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ30W

Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax H90 and Samsung HZ30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H90 was introduced very close to the HZ30W which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the H90 scores vs the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio H90 and Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax H90 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax H90 offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax H90 and Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the H90 vs the HZ30W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and HZ30W.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account.