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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax H90

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax H90 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax H90, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and H90 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was unveiled 9 years later than the H90 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-M1X grades vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Pentax H90

 E-M1X H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2010Fresher by 110 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus E-M1X

 H90 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax H90

 E-M1X H90 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X has got outer measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1X against the H90.

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and H90 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and H90.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will offer extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography details
Pentax H90 Portrait photography details
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography factors
Pentax H90 Street photography factors
67
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average (997g)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography details
Pentax H90 Sports photography details
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (870 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
Travel photography with Pentax H90
68
good battery power (870 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than average (997g)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (870 shots)
has dual storage slots
36
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Pentax H90
68
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
heavier than average (997g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Pentax H90
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Pentax Optio H90
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-01-24 2010-01-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 grams (2.20 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 870 images -
Battery type Built-in -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 2 1
Cost at launch $2,999 $150