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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax H90

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6010
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus 6010 versus Pentax H90, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the H90 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 6010 matches up versus the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Pentax H90

 6010 H90 

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus 6010

 H90 6010 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Pentax H90

 6010 H90 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 features outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6010 versus Pentax H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 6010 compared to the H90.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and H90.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos however you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography features
Pentax H90 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography advice
Pentax H90 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography details
Pentax H90 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography features
Pentax H90 Travel photography features
61
environment proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography information
Pentax H90 Landscape photography information
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging factors
Pentax H90 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus 6010 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Pentax H90
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Pentax Optio H90
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6010 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-17 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" 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 LI-50C D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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