Olympus 7040 vs Pentax W90

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus 7040 and Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was launched about the same time to the W90 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 7040 matches up against the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 7040 versus the W90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and W90.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus 7040 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.