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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax H90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax H90 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus 7030 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was launched at a similar time to the H90 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 7030 scores against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Pentax H90

 7030 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus 7030

 H90 7030 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Pentax H90

 7030 H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Olympus 7030 vs Pentax H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 7030 versus the H90.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and H90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus 7030 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography advice
Pentax H90 Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography highlights
Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7030
Sports photography with Pentax H90
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography factors
Pentax H90 Travel photography factors
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography features
Pentax H90 Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging information
Pentax H90 Vlogging information
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Pentax H90
 Olympus Stylus 7030Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Pentax Optio H90
Also called as mju 7030 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $179 $150