Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax H90
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![Olympus PEN E-PL9 front Olympus PEN E-PL9 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PL9/Olympus-E-PL9-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Announced February 2018
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL8
(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
- Announced January 2010
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax H90 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Olympus E-PL9 versus Pentax H90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
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The E-PL9 was unveiled 8 years later than the H90 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-PL9 grades vs the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Pentax H90
E-PL9 | H90 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 98 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus E-PL9
H90 | E-PL9 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Pentax H90
E-PL9 | H90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL9 has got outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PL9 versus Pentax H90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL9 versus the H90.
![Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax H90 size comparison Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax H90 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL9-vs-Pentax-Optio-H90-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and H90 is 85 and 93 respectively.
![Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL9-vs-Pentax-Optio-H90-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and H90.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL9 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL9 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-PL9 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL9-vs-Pentax-Optio-H90-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL9-vs-Pentax-Optio-H90-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-02-08 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | Prime |
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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.6 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 380g (0.84 lbs) | 153g (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | 350 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $599 | $150 |