Pentax W90 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Pentax W90 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched February 2010
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternate Name is WB550
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Below, we are contrasting the Pentax W90 versus Samsung HZ15W, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the W90 matches up against the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Samsung HZ15W
| W90 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Pentax W90
| HZ15W | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax W90 and Samsung HZ15W
| W90 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax W90 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax W90 provides outside measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the W90 compared to the HZ15W.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W90 and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.
Pentax W90 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the W90 and HZ15W.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher W90 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax W90 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Pentax Optio W90 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax Optio W90 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Also Known as | - | WB550 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-02-24 | 2009-02-23 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) | 249 gr (0.55 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | D-LI68 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $120 | $330 |