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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax H90

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SH-3 versus Pentax H90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was launched 6 years after the H90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SH-3 scores versus the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Pentax H90

 SH-3 H90 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2010More modern by 74 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus SH-3

 H90 SH-3 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax H90

 SH-3 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-3 versus Pentax H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SH-3 versus the H90.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and H90 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SH-3 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SH-3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax H90 Portrait photography highlights
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography highlights
Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (271g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography factors
Pentax H90 Sports photography factors
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography advice
Pentax H90 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography information
Pentax H90 Landscape photography information
55
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
Vlogging with Pentax H90
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Pentax H90
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Pentax Optio H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-08 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 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 life 380 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $579 $150