Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax W90
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax W90 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
- Launched January 2012
- Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched February 2010

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax W90 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SP-620 UZ was unveiled 23 months later than the W90 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax W90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax W90
SP-620 UZ | W90 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 23 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
W90 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax W90
SP-620 UZ | W90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax W90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the W90.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and W90 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and W90.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SP-620 UZ is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Pentax Optio W90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2010-02-24 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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) | 164g (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $199 | $120 |