Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E90
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced January 2009
- Also Known as mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Released January 2010
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Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 7000 was revealed 12 months prior to the E90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the 7000 scores against the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax E90
| 7000 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus 7000
| E90 | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax E90
| 7000 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 7000 compared to the E90.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and E90 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and E90.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 7000 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7000 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Pentax Optio E90 |
| Also referred to as | mju 7000 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 6cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 172g (0.38 pounds) | 145g (0.32 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $280 | $100 |