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Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's look more closely at the Pentax X90 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X90 was announced within a month of the HZ25W so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the X90 matches up vs the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung HZ25W

 X90 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Pentax X90

 HZ25W X90 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung HZ25W

 X90 HZ25W 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2010Same age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 comes with external 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 HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X90 versus Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the X90 against the HZ25W.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and HZ25W is 69 and 70 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X90 and HZ25W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X90
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X90
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
51
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X90
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
35
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
23
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung HZ25W
 Pentax X90Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X90 Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 428 gr (0.94 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $350