Olympus 1 vs Pentax E90

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus 1 and Pentax E90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the 1 (1/1.7") and E90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was unveiled 3 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1 scores versus the E90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Olympus 1 and Pentax E90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 versus the E90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and E90 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and E90.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus 1 will show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer 1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.