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Pentax X90 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Pentax X90 vs Samsung PL120 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
  • Released July 2010
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Pentax X90 versus Samsung PL120, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X90 was brought out 6 months earlier than the PL120 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the X90 grades versus the PL120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung PL120

 X90 PL120 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Pentax X90

 PL120 X90 

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung PL120

 X90 PL120 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax X90 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax X90 comes with 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 PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the X90 and the PL120.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X90 and PL120 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and PL120.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung PL120 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography features
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X90
Street photography with Samsung PL120
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography advice
Samsung PL120 Sports photography advice
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 Travel photography details
Samsung PL120 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X90
Vlogging with Samsung PL120
23
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung PL120
 Pentax X90Samsung PL120
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X90 Samsung PL120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-06 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m -
External flash
Auto exposure 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428g (0.94 lb) -
Dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One -
Cost at launch $350 $150