Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL350
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Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
- 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched February 2010
- Also Known as WB2000

Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL350 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Pentax W90 versus Samsung TL350, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The W90 was brought out within a month of the TL350 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the W90 scores vs the TL350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W90 and Samsung TL350. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax W90 Gallery and Samsung TL350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Samsung TL350
W90 | TL350 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Pentax W90
TL350 | W90 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax W90 and Samsung TL350
W90 | TL350 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W90 has physical measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Pentax W90 versus Samsung TL350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the W90 versus the TL350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W90 and TL350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W90 and TL350.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax W90 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

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Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications
Pentax Optio W90 | Samsung TL350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio W90 | Samsung TL350 |
Otherwise known as | - | WB2000 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-24 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.4-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 164g (0.36 lb) | 195g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $120 | $400 |