Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax W90

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax W90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and W90 (12MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was released 10 years later than the W90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax W90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the W90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and W90 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and W90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 IV will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.