Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL500

On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax H90 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively close but the H90 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.

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The H90 was manufactured 5 months prior to the TL500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the H90 scores versus the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio H90 & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax H90 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax H90 features outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the H90 and the TL500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and TL500.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The H90 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax H90 will result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively.