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Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL220 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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung TL220
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Samsung TL220

 H90 TL220 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Pentax H90

 TL220 H90 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Samsung TL220

 H90 TL220 
RevealedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

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

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax H90
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 Sports photography information
Samsung TL220 Sports photography information
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL220 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
36
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
really wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax H90
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
31
really wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Samsung TL220
 Pentax Optio H90Samsung TL220
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