Olympus E-5 vs Pentax H90

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-5 vs Pentax H90, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The E-5 was launched 13 months after the H90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-5 matches up vs the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 comes with outer dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Olympus E-5 vs Pentax H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-5 vs the H90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and H90 is 58 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and H90.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The E-5 contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern E-5 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.