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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was announced 6 months before the H90 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-5020 grades against the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax H90

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
 H90 FE-5020 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax H90

		

		

			
 FE-5020 H90 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-5020 against the H90.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax H90 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and H90.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you need to take the launch date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography advice
Pentax H90 Portrait photography advice
21
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
27
 manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography info
Pentax H90 Street photography info
60
 weather proof
 lighter than average in class (137 grams)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
24
 weather proof
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
31
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
65
 lighter than average in class (137 grams)
 weather proof
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography features
Pentax H90 Landscape photography features
31
 relatively wide (24mm)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
36
 manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging advice
Pentax H90 Vlogging advice
28
 relatively wide (24mm)
 lighter than average in class (137g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have microphone jack
28
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax H90
 Olympus FE-5020Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-5020 Pentax Optio H90
Also Known as X-935 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 recording    
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $150