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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
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
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus FE-4000 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was introduced 6 months before the H90 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-4000 grades vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax H90

 FE-4000 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus FE-4000

 H90 FE-4000 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax H90

 FE-4000 H90 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-4000 against the H90.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and H90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography features
Pentax H90 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography highlights
Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average (136 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography information
Pentax H90 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average (136 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
28
decently wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax H90
 Olympus FE-4000Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Pentax Optio H90
Also called X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $150