Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax H90

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.