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Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax H90 and Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H90 was introduced 4 months prior to the HZ35W and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the H90 matches up against the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Samsung HZ35W

 H90 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Pentax H90

 HZ35W H90 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Samsung HZ35W

 H90 HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax H90 comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the H90 versus the HZ35W.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 Street photography features
Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax H90
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
36
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Samsung HZ35W
 Pentax Optio H90Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio H90 Samsung HZ35W
Alternative name - WB650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-25 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 grams (0.34 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $300