Olympus E-520 vs Pentax H90

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-520 vs Pentax H90, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very close but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-520 was revealed 17 months earlier than the H90 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-520 matches up versus the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-520 & Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-520 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-520 has physical measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-520 vs Pentax H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-520 against the H90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and H90 is 68 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-520 and H90.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-520 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax H90 will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-520 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.