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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax H90

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-P3
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax H90, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very similar but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-P2 was unveiled 3 months later than the H90 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-P2 grades vs the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Pentax H90

 E-P2 H90 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus E-P2

 H90 E-P2 

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax H90

 E-P2 H90 
RevealedApril 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 comes with outer 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 H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P2 vs the H90.

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and H90 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and H90.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The E-P2 includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Street photography advice
Pentax H90 Street photography advice
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P2
Sports photography with Pentax H90
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography information
Pentax H90 Travel photography information
43
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography features
Pentax H90 Landscape photography features
60
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging details
Pentax H90 Vlogging details
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Pentax H90
 Olympus PEN E-P2Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-P2 Pentax Optio H90
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-04-22 2010-01-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 grams (0.78 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 505 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $799 $150