Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax W90
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
- Released September 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched February 2010
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Below is a thorough review of the Olympus E-PL3 versus Pentax W90, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PL3 was unveiled 20 months later than the W90 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL3 matches up against the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Pentax W90
| E-PL3 | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2011 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus E-PL3
| W90 | E-PL3 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax W90
| E-PL3 | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL3 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL3 versus the W90.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and W90 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL3 and W90.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL3 includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The fresher E-PL3 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax Optio W90 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
| Released | 2011-09-20 | 2010-02-24 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Truepic VI | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Available lenses | 107 | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVCHD, 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 313 gr (0.69 lb) | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 52 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 499 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $399 | $120 |