Olympus E-520 vs Pentax W90
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Olympus E-520 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
- Launched August 2008
- Succeeded the Olympus E-510
(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
- Revealed February 2010
Olympus E-520 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-520 vs Pentax W90, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-520 was introduced 18 months before the W90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-520 scores versus the W90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-520 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-520 and Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Pentax W90
E-520 | W90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus E-520
W90 | E-520 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | August 2008 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Pentax W90
E-520 | W90 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-520 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-520 has got outside measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-520 vs Pentax W90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-520 versus the W90.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-520 and W90 is 68 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-520 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-520 and W90.
All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-520 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax W90 will result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older E-520 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-520 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Olympus E-520 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus E-520 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
Launched | 2008-08-20 | 2010-02-24 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 552 gr (1.22 lbs) | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 548 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $400 | $120 |