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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax H90

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus FE-25 versus Pentax H90, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was brought out 12 months earlier than the H90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-25 scores versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Pentax H90

 FE-25 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus FE-25

 H90 FE-25 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax H90

 FE-25 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-25 versus Pentax H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-25 compared to the H90.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and H90 is 98 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and H90.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax H90 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography advice
Pentax H90 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Pentax H90
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography details
Pentax H90 Travel photography details
61
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography information
Pentax H90 Landscape photography information
27
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Pentax H90
9
can't record video
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Pentax H90
 Olympus FE-25Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-25 Pentax Optio H90
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2010-01-25
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 153g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $15 $150