Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E90

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").

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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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.