Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax H90

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M10 versus Pentax H90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 was brought out 4 years later than the H90 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M10 scores vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Pentax Optio H90. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 offers outside measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 versus Pentax H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 and the H90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and H90 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and H90.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger E-M10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.