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Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax W90

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL7
Pentax W90
(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
  • Introduced February 2010
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus E-PL6 versus Pentax W90, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL6 was launched 4 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-PL6 matches up vs the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Pentax W90

 E-PL6 W90 
IntroducedAugust 2014February 2010More recent by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus E-PL6

 W90 E-PL6 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Pentax W90

 E-PL6 W90 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 features outside dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL6 versus Pentax W90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL6 against the W90.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and W90 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and W90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL6 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL6 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-PL6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography advice
Pentax W90 Portrait photography advice
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL6
Street photography with Pentax W90
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography advice
Pentax W90 Sports photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
24
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography features
Pentax W90 Travel photography features
85
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W90 Landscape photography highlights
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
37
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
weather sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging information
Pentax W90 Vlogging information
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of microphone port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Pentax W90
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL6 Pentax Optio W90
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2014-08-01 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 dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to 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
Total focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $120