Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ35W
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35 Features
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio H90 and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are available at Pentax H90 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Samsung HZ35W
H90 | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Pentax H90
HZ35W | H90 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax H90 and Samsung HZ35W
H90 | HZ35W | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | June 2010 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Pentax H90 and Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the H90 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Pentax Optio H90 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |