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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax E90

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax E90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 24 months later than the E90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the E90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax E90

 SP-620 UZ E90 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 E90 SP-620 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax E90

 SP-620 UZ E90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers external measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the E90.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and E90 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and E90.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SP-620 UZ should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography information
Pentax E90 Street photography information
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Travel photography with Pentax E90
61
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E90 Landscape photography highlights
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging highlights
Pentax E90 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax E90
 Olympus SP-620 UZPentax Optio E90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Pentax Optio E90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2010-01-25
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435g (0.96 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $199 $100