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Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W 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 HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X90 was released around the same time to the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X90 matches up against the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung HZ35W

 X90 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Pentax X90

 HZ35W X90 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung HZ35W

 X90 HZ35W 
LaunchedJuly 2010June 2010Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the X90 compared to the HZ35W.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and HZ35W is 69 and 91 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and HZ35W.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
focusing manually
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X90 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X90
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (245g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung HZ35W
 Pentax X90Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X90 Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as - WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $350 $300