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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax H90

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 5010
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
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax H90, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was manufactured very close to the H90 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 5010 scores vs the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax H90

 5010 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus 5010

 H90 5010 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax H90

 5010 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 5010 compared to the H90.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and H90 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and H90.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus 5010 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography information
Pentax H90 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography features
Pentax H90 Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography advice
Pentax H90 Landscape photography advice
37
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Pentax H90
 Olympus Stylus 5010Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Pentax Optio H90
Alternate name mju 5010 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-01-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 model Li-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $150