Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E90
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched January 2010
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax E90
| FE-5010 | E90 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus FE-5010
| E90 | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax E90
| FE-5010 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax Optio E90 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 6cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 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 |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 145g (0.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| 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 | LI-42B | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $130 | $100 |