Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W90
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed November 2011
- Later Model is Olympus E-PM2
(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
- Released February 2010
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very comparable but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and W90 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-PM1 was announced 22 months after the W90 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-PM1 grades vs the W90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Pentax W90
E-PM1 | W90 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | February 2010 | More modern by 22 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus E-PM1
W90 | E-PM1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax W90
E-PM1 | W90 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 offers external 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) while the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PM1 against the W90.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and W90 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and W90.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The fresher E-PM1 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-11-23 | 2010-02-24 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 265 gr (0.58 lb) | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $499 | $120 |