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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax H90

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax H90 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-10 versus Pentax H90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was revealed 13 months after the H90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ-10 grades versus the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Pentax H90

					

					

						
 SZ-10 H90 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus SZ-10

					

					

						
 H90 SZ-10 
Manually focus  More exact focus
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax H90

					

					

						
 SZ-10 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-10 versus Pentax H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the H90.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax H90 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and H90 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and H90.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SZ-10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

						Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
27
 has manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (215g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
56
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography factors
Pentax H90 Sports photography factors
40
 amazing zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
31
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography information
Pentax H90 Travel photography information
65
 lighter than competition (215 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (504mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low battery life (220 per charge)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
40
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery life (220 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse function
36
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
Vlogging with Pentax H90
31
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (215g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic socket
28
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone port
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax H90
 Olympus SZ-10Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SZ-10 Pentax Optio H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-08 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.10 m 4.00 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 metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 life 220 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $150