Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax H90
94 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
(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 Tough-3000 vs Pentax H90 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Olympus Tough-3000 and Pentax H90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Tough-3000 was unveiled very close to the H90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Tough-3000 grades against the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Pentax H90
Tough-3000 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus Tough-3000
H90 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Pentax H90
Tough-3000 | H90 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus Tough-3000 and Pentax H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Tough-3000 and the H90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and H90.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Otherwise known as | mju Tough 3000 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $150 |