Olympus E-5 vs Pentax W90
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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Announced February 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus E-3
(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
- Announced February 2010

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-5 and Pentax W90, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

The E-5 was brought out 12 months later than the W90 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-5 grades vs the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-5 & Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Pentax W90
E-5 | W90 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus E-5
W90 | E-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Pentax W90
E-5 | W90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Olympus E-5 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-5 offers exterior 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) whilst the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-5 and Pentax W90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-5 versus the W90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and W90 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and W90.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The E-5 contains the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The newer E-5 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-5 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-5 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus E-5 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-02-03 | 2010-02-24 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V+ | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 gr (1.76 lb) | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 519 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLM-5 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Launch price | $1,700 | $120 |