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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax H90

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was launched 12 months prior to the H90 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax H90

 FE-5010 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus FE-5010

 H90 FE-5010 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax H90

 FE-5010 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys outer 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 H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 versus the H90.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and H90 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and H90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography features
Pentax H90 Street photography features
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (130g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography advice
Pentax H90 Sports photography advice
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
environment proof
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
Pentax H90 Landscape photography factors
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
Pentax H90 Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax H90
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-5010 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 LI-42B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $130 $150