Olympus E-450 vs Pentax W90

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-450 vs Pentax W90, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-450 was launched 11 months earlier than the W90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-450 matches up vs the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-450 and Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-450 has got exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with 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).

Analyze the Olympus E-450 vs Pentax W90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-450 against the W90.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and W90 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and W90.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-450 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax W90 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older E-450 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.