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Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is WB1000
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax H90 versus Samsung TL320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H90 was revealed 12 months later than the TL320 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the H90 scores vs the TL320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Samsung TL320

 H90 TL320 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Pentax H90

 TL320 H90 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax H90 and Samsung TL320

 H90 TL320 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax H90 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the H90 versus the TL320.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H90 and TL320 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the H90 and TL320.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher H90 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax H90
Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax H90 Travel photography information
Samsung TL320 Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax H90 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography highlights
36
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax H90 Vlogging details
Samsung TL320 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Samsung TL320
 Pentax Optio H90Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio H90 Samsung TL320
Other name - WB1000
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-25 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
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 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153g (0.34 lbs) -
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $150 $380