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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax E90

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7010
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 7010 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was released 6 months before the E90 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 7010 matches up versus the E90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax E90

 7010 E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus 7010

 E90 7010 

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax E90

 7010 E90 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7010 and Pentax E90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 7010 and the E90.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and E90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and E90.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus 7010 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography details
Pentax E90 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7010
Street photography with Pentax E90
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E90 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography advice
Pentax E90 Landscape photography advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging features
Pentax E90 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Pentax E90
 Olympus Stylus 7010Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Pentax Optio E90
Also Known as mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 145g (0.32 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 LI-42B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $100