Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax W90
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
- Also referred to as X-935
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Released February 2010
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-5020 was unveiled 7 months before the W90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FE-5020 grades vs the W90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax W90
FE-5020 | W90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus FE-5020
W90 | FE-5020 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | July 2009 | More recent by 7 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax W90
FE-5020 | W90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax W90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5020 vs the W90.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and W90.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files although you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older FE-5020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Also referred to as | X-935 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2010-02-24 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 gr (0.30 lbs) | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $160 | $120 |