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Pentax W90 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Pentax Optio W90 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Pentax W90 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Pentax W90
(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
  • Introduced February 2010
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Pentax W90 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Pentax W90 and Samsung WB750, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W90 was brought out 18 months earlier than the WB750 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the W90 grades vs the WB750 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Samsung WB750

 W90 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Pentax W90

 WB750 W90 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2010Newer by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax W90 and Samsung WB750

 W90 WB750 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax W90 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W90 comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Pentax W90 and Samsung WB750 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the W90 against the WB750.

Pentax W90 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W90 and WB750 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Pentax W90 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W90 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the W90 and WB750.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB750 to give more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax W90 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Pentax W90 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W90 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax W90
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
54
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
24
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
37
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W90 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB750 Vlogging highlights
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Pentax W90 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W90 and Samsung WB750
 Pentax Optio W90Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio W90 Samsung WB750
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-24 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $120 $339