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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax E90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7040
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax E90 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus 7040 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was released very close to the E90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 7040 matches up against the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Pentax E90

 7040 E90 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus 7040

 E90 7040 

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Pentax E90

 7040 E90 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7040 versus Pentax E90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 7040 versus the E90.

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and E90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus 7040 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E90 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography info
Pentax E90 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7040
Sports photography with Pentax E90
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography information
Pentax E90 Travel photography information
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography advice
Pentax E90 Landscape photography advice
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E90 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Pentax E90
 Olympus Stylus 7040Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7040 Pentax Optio E90
Also called mju 7040 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-01-25
Body design 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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 95 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 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $100