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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T90

Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL3
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and T90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL2 was revealed 2 years later than the T90 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-PL2 matches up versus the T90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Sony T90

 E-PL2 T90 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus E-PL2

 T90 E-PL2 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony T90

 E-PL2 T90 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL2 has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the T90.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and T90 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and T90.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL2 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more recent E-PL2 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography highlights
Sony T90 Sports photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery life (280 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (280 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (148g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography details
Sony T90 Landscape photography details
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery life (280 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging information
Sony T90 Vlogging information
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others (148g)
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Sony T90
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus PEN E-PL2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-11 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Truepic V -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 362 grams (0.80 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $259