Olympus E-420 vs Pentax W90

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-420 vs Pentax W90, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very well matched but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-420 was brought out 20 months before the W90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-420 matches up versus the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-420 and Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-420 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-420 vs Pentax W90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-420 versus the W90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and W90 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-420 and W90.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-420 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax W90 will give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-420 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.