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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was released very close to the H90 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-4030 scores vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax H90

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus FE-4030

		

		

			
 H90 FE-4030 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax H90

		

		

			
 FE-4030 H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 versus the H90.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax H90 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and H90.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus FE-4030 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.
	
			Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
Pentax H90 Portrait photography information
28
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
27
 focusing manually
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Pentax H90
48
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
56
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography details
Pentax H90 Sports photography details
34
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
31
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography information
Pentax H90 Travel photography information
65
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse function
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
57
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography factors
Pentax H90 Landscape photography factors
32
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Timelapse function
36
 focusing manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging features
Pentax H90 Vlogging features
25
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 no microphone port
28
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax H90
 Olympus FE-4030Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 146 grams (0.32 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 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 (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $150