Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB35F

Here is a in depth comparison of the Pentax H90 vs Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the H90 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H90 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WB35F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the H90 scores against the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio H90 & Samsung WB35F. The full galleries are provided at Pentax H90 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax H90 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the H90 versus the WB35F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H90 and WB35F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB35F to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older H90 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.