Olympus E-5 vs Sony T90

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus E-5 and Sony T90, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and T90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-5 was announced 24 months later than the T90 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-5 scores versus the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-5 provides outer measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-5 and Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-5 and the T90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and T90 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and T90.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-5 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more modern E-5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.