Olympus 1 vs Pentax W90

Its time to look closer at the Olympus 1 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very comparable but the 1 (1/1.7") and W90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 1 was revealed 3 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the 1 grades versus the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 and Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1 vs Pentax W90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 against the W90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and W90 is 79 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and W90.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The 1 includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more recent 1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.