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Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Released July 2010
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
Photography Glossary

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was brought out 14 months after the HZ10W making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the X90 grades vs the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung HZ10W

 X90 HZ10W 
ReleasedJuly 2010May 2009More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Pentax X90

 HZ10W X90 

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung HZ10W

 X90 HZ10W 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax X90 has got outer measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the X90 and the HZ10W.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and HZ10W is 69 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X90 and HZ10W.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax X90 to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent X90 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography info
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (249 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
35
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X90
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
23
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (249g)
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung HZ10W
 Pentax X90Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X90 Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-06 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m -
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 428g (0.94 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-L106 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $300