Olympus E-620 vs Pentax W90

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-620 versus Pentax W90, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-620 was launched 7 months prior to the W90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-620 matches up versus the W90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-620 and Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 comes with external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-620 versus Pentax W90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-620 against the W90.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and W90 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and W90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-620 uses the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The older E-620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.