Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL500

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax W90 versus Samsung TL500, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly close but the W90 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The W90 was launched 4 months before the TL500 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the W90 matches up vs the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W90 and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax W90 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W90 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Pentax W90 versus Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the W90 vs the TL500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the W90 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W90 and TL500.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The W90 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax W90 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.