Olympus E-450 vs Pentax W90
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Introduced March 2009
- Older Model is Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Released February 2010
Olympus E-450 vs Pentax W90 Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus E-450 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Pentax W90
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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus E-450
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Released | February 2010 | March 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Pentax W90
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus E-450 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-450 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Olympus E-450 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus E-450 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-03-31 | 2010-02-24 |
Physical type | 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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
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 Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 512 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $138 | $120 |