Pentax W90 vs Samsung WB35F

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax W90 and Samsung WB35F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the W90 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W90 was introduced 4 years before the WB35F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the W90 scores versus the WB35F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W90 and Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax W90 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax W90 comes with outer 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 WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Pentax W90 and Samsung WB35F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the W90 compared to the WB35F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the W90 and WB35F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the W90 and WB35F.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB35F to result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged W90 will be behind in sensor tech.