Olympus 5010 vs Pentax E90
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also referred to as mju 5010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2010
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax E90 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus 5010 and Pentax E90, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 5010 was launched at a similar time to the E90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 5010 scores vs the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax E90
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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus 5010
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Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax E90
5010 | E90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 has outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 5010 and Pentax E90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 5010 and the E90.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and E90 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and E90.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus 5010 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 5010 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Also referred to as | mju 5010 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 6cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
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 | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 126 grams (0.28 lb) | 145 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" 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 | Li-50B | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $150 | $100 |