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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W90

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W90 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 11 months later than the W90 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-610UZ grades against the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax W90

 SP-610UZ W90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 W90 SP-610UZ 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax W90

 SP-610UZ W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax W90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the W90.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and W90 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and W90.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SP-610UZ provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography features
Pentax W90 Portrait photography features
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography details
Pentax W90 Street photography details
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography highlights
Pentax W90 Sports photography highlights
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Pentax W90
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
weather sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography info
Pentax W90 Landscape photography info
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
Pentax W90 Vlogging factors
26
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax W90
 Olympus SP-610UZPentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-01-06 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $120