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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax H90

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(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
Pentax H90
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Pentax H90

 Tough-3000 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 H90 Tough-3000 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Pentax H90

 Tough-3000 H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Street photography with Pentax H90
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography features
Pentax H90 Sports photography features
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography highlights
Pentax H90 Travel photography highlights
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Pentax H90
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Pentax Optio H90
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