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Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Pentax Optio W90 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
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Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax W90 and Samsung TL100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W90 was released 14 months after the TL100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the W90 grades versus the TL100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Samsung TL100

 W90 TL100 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 14 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Pentax W90

 TL100 W90 

Common features in the Pentax W90 and Samsung TL100

 W90 TL100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W90 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the W90 compared to the TL100.

Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the W90 and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W90 and TL100.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files though you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent W90 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W90 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax W90
Street photography with Samsung TL100
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W90 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Sports photography highlights
24
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax W90
Travel photography with Samsung TL100
64
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
49
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W90 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography advice
37
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax W90
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W90 and Samsung TL100
 Pentax Optio W90Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio W90 Samsung TL100
Also referred to as - ST50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-24 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
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 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 (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $120 $22