Pentax W90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Below is a in depth review of the Pentax W90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the W90 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W90 was revealed 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the W90 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W90 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are available at Pentax W90 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax W90 offers external dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the W90 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the W90 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W90 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older W90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.