Olympus 7010 vs Pentax H90

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus 7010 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was brought out 6 months earlier than the H90 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 7010 matches up versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Pentax Optio H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 7010 compared to the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and H90.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.