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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(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
Pentax E90
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax E90

 FE-5020 E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus FE-5020

 E90 FE-5020 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax E90

 FE-5020 E90 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
Pentax E90 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography details
Pentax E90 Street photography details
60
environment proof
lighter than competition (137 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography features
Pentax E90 Sports photography features
24
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography details
Pentax E90 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition (137g)
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography information
Pentax E90 Landscape photography information
31
pretty wide (24mm)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Pentax E90
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax E90
 Olympus FE-5020Pentax Optio E90
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