Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W90
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(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
- Later Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced February 2010
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Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-P2 was announced 2 months after the W90 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-P2 grades vs the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Pentax W90
| E-P2 | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus E-P2
| W90 | E-P2 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax W90
| E-P2 | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2010 |  | February 2010 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 provides external measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P2 compared to the W90.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and W90 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and W90.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 has got the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier.
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P2 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Pentax Optio W90 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2010-04-22 | 2010-02-24 |
| 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | 107 | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 pounds) | 164 grams (0.36 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| 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 | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BLS-1 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $799 | $120 |