Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax H90

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax H90, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and H90 (12MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The PEN-F was launched 6 years after the H90 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the PEN-F scores against the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F and Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are available at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus PEN-F enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the PEN-F versus the H90.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and H90 is 84 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and H90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PEN-F featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher PEN-F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.