Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax H90
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax H90 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax H90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SP-620 UZ was announced 24 months after the H90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ matches up vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax H90
SP-620 UZ | H90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
H90 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax H90
SP-620 UZ | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got external measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the H90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and H90 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and H90.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SP-620 UZ is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Pentax Optio H90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435g (0.96 pounds) | 153g (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $199 | $150 |