Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax H90

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax H90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL3 was announced 21 months after the H90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PL3 matches up vs the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL3 & Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL3 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL3 versus the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and H90 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL3 and H90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL3 features the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more modern E-PL3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.