Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax H90

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax H90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL1s was launched 10 months after the H90 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the E-PL1s grades vs the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1s features outside dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL1s and the H90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and H90 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and H90.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL1s includes the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The fresher E-PL1s is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.