Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W90

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the W90 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 7000 scores against the W90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 7000 and the W90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and W90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and W90.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.