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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax W90

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 5010
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax W90, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was released within a month of the W90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 5010 scores vs the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax W90

 5010 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus 5010

 W90 5010 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax W90

 5010 W90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax W90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 5010 against the W90.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and W90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and W90.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus 5010 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography features
Pentax W90 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography features
Pentax W90 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography features
Pentax W90 Landscape photography features
37
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging info
Pentax W90 Vlogging info
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Pentax W90
 Olympus Stylus 5010Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Pentax Optio W90
Other name mju 5010 -
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-02-24
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 126g (0.28 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $120