Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax E90
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Launched July 2009
- Successor is Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Released January 2010
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax E90 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax E90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and E90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-P1 was announced 6 months earlier than the E90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-P1 scores vs the E90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Pentax E90
E-P1 | E90 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus E-P1
E90 | E-P1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax E90
E-P1 | E90 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 features exterior measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax E90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-P1 and the E90.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and E90 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and E90.
All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-P1 will give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-07-29 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 6cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 grams (0.78 pounds) | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-1 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $182 | $100 |