Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E90

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was manufactured 12 months prior to the E90 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FE-5010 grades vs the E90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 & Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the E90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and E90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and E90.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-5010 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.