Pentax X90 vs Samsung SL820

Lets look more closely at the Pentax X90 and Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X90 was revealed 17 months after the SL820 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the X90 matches up versus the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X90 and Samsung SL820. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X90 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X90 and Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the X90 versus the SL820.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X90 and SL820 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and SL820.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images although you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger X90 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.