Olympus 7030 vs Pentax E90
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is mju 7030
(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
- Launched January 2010
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax E90 Overview
Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus 7030 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 7030 was manufactured very close to the E90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 7030 grades vs the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Pentax E90
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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus 7030
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Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Pentax E90
7030 | E90 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 7030 versus Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 7030 versus the E90.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and E90.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus 7030 to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Also called | mju 7030 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 6cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 145 grams (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" 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 (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $179 | $100 |