Olympus E-30 vs Pentax H90

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-30 and Pentax H90, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-30 was launched 10 months prior to the H90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-30 matches up against the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-30 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-30 has exterior dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-30 and Pentax H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-30 versus the H90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and H90 is 60 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and H90.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-30 has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more aged E-30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.