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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax H90

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Pentax H90, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was released 12 months earlier than the H90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-3010 scores against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax H90

 FE-3010 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus FE-3010

 H90 FE-3010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax H90

 FE-3010 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-3010 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 depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-3010 against the H90.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and H90 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and H90.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography features
Pentax H90 Portrait photography features
26
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography information
Pentax H90 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography information
Pentax H90 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography advice
Pentax H90 Travel photography advice
57
weather sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography details
Pentax H90 Landscape photography details
32
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax H90
 Olympus FE-3010Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-3010 Pentax Optio H90
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2010-01-25
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 gr (0.24 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $140 $150