Olympus E-420 vs Pentax W90
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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Released June 2008
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2010

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax W90 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Pentax W90
E-420 | W90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus E-420
W90 | E-420 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | June 2008 | More modern by 20 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Pentax W90
E-420 | W90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus E-420 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Olympus E-420 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus E-420 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
Released | 2008-06-23 | 2010-02-24 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 gr (0.94 lb) | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 527 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $999 | $120 |