Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax W90

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax W90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P1 was introduced 7 months earlier than the W90 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-P1 grades versus the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 provides physical measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P1 against the W90.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and W90 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P1 and W90.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-P1 uses the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged E-P1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.