Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL500
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![Pentax Optio W90 front Pentax Optio W90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-W90/Pentax-W90-front.jpg)
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Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Released February 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Also referred to as EX1
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Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
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.
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Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Samsung TL500
W90 | TL500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Pentax W90
TL500 | W90 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Pentax W90 and Samsung TL500
W90 | TL500 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-W90-vs-Samsung-TL500-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the W90 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.
![Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-W90-vs-Samsung-TL500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-W90-vs-Samsung-TL500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-W90-vs-Samsung-TL500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax W90 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Pentax Optio W90 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio W90 | Samsung TL500 |
Also called | - | EX1 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-24 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 164g (0.36 pounds) | 386g (0.85 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | D-LI68 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $120 | $527 |