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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax H90

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Pentax H90
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax H90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was brought out 19 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 right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SZ-11 scores versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Pentax H90

 SZ-11 H90 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus SZ-11

 H90 SZ-11 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax H90

 SZ-11 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 against the H90.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and H90 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and H90.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-11 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SZ-11 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography features
Pentax H90 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography details
Pentax H90 Sports photography details
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
Travel photography with Pentax H90
65
lighter than average (226g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography features
Pentax H90 Landscape photography features
40
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-11
Vlogging with Pentax H90
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax H90
 Olympus SZ-11Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Pentax Optio H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
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, 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $253 $150