Olympus 7040 vs Pentax H90
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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax H90 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus 7040 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 7040 was brought out at a similar time to the H90 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 7040 matches up against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Pentax Optio H90. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Pentax H90
7040 | H90 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus 7040
H90 | 7040 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Pentax H90
7040 | H90 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 7040 and Pentax H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 7040 compared to the H90.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and H90.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus 7040 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Also Known as | mju 7040 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
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 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 lbs) | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 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 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 | - | D-LI68 |
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 | One | One |
Launch pricing | $299 | $150 |