Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL220
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2009
- Other Name is ST500

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Pentax H90 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The H90 was brought out 6 months later than the TL220 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the H90 grades vs the TL220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio H90 and Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are available at Pentax H90 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Samsung TL220
H90 | TL220 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Pentax H90
TL220 | H90 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax H90 and Samsung TL220
H90 | TL220 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax H90 offers external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Pentax H90 versus Samsung TL220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the H90 and the TL220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and TL220.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Pentax Optio H90 | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio H90 | Samsung TL220 |
Other name | - | ST500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-25 | 2009-08-13 |
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
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) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 15 fps) |
Max 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 gr (0.34 lbs) | 169 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $150 | $90 |