Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax H90
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax H90 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
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1s
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL3
(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
- Released January 2010
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax H90 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax H90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly similar but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL2 was released 13 months after the H90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL2 matches up against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Pentax H90
E-PL2 | H90 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus E-PL2
H90 | E-PL2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax H90
E-PL2 | H90 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the H90.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and H90 is 85 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and H90.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The E-PL2 features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The younger E-PL2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-02-11 | 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 measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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 distance | - | 10cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 362 grams (0.80 lb) | 153 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $0 | $150 |