Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax E90
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched November 2011
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Released January 2010
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax E90 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax E90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and E90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PM1 was introduced 23 months after the E90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the E-PM1 grades versus the E90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Pentax E90
E-PM1 | E90 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 23 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus E-PM1
E90 | E-PM1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax E90
E-PM1 | E90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 has physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax E90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PM1 and the E90.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and E90 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and E90.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PM1 will provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent E-PM1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-11-23 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 6cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 265 gr (0.58 pounds) | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $499 | $100 |