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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E90

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax E90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-610UZ was introduced 12 months later than the E90 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax E90

 SP-610UZ E90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 E90 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax E90

 SP-610UZ E90 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax E90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the E90.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and E90 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and E90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SP-610UZ will have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography advice
Pentax E90 Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography factors
Pentax E90 Sports photography factors
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography features
Pentax E90 Travel photography features
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography features
Pentax E90 Landscape photography features
40
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
26
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax E90
 Olympus SP-610UZPentax Optio E90
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Pentax Optio E90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" 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 340 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $100