Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax X90

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SH-2 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was announced 4 years after the X90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SH-2 grades vs the X90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Pentax X90. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 features outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-2 versus Pentax X90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-2 compared to the X90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and X90 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and X90.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent SH-2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.