Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax W90
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Revealed February 2020
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Released February 2010
Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax W90 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M1 III and Pentax W90, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and W90 (12MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M1 III was released 10 years later than the W90 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-M1 III matches up against the W90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax W90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Pentax W90
E-M1 III | W90 | |||
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Released | February 2020 | February 2010 | Fresher by 122 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus E-M1 III
W90 | E-M1 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Pentax W90
E-M1 III | W90 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III features physical measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 III and Pentax W90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 III against the W90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and W90 is 67 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and W90.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 III should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Pentax Optio W90 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2020-02-11 | 2010-02-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic IX | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 580 grams (1.28 pounds) | 164 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Price at release | $1,800 | $120 |