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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W90

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7000
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax W90

 7000 W90 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus 7000

 W90 7000 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax W90

 7000 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

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

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography info
Pentax W90 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography highlights
Pentax W90 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography factors
Pentax W90 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography details
Pentax W90 Travel photography details
56
flash built-in
long reach (260mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography info
Pentax W90 Landscape photography info
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
weather proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Pentax W90
 Olympus Stylus 7000Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Pentax Optio W90
Otherwise known as mju 7000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-07 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172 grams (0.38 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $120