Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E90
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-935
(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
- Revealed January 2010

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E90 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FE-5020 was revealed 6 months earlier than the E90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the E90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax E90
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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus FE-5020
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Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax E90
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax E90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5020 vs the E90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and E90.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-5020 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Otherwise known as | X-935 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 6cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
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 | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 137 gr (0.30 pounds) | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $160 | $100 |