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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax E90

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax E90 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus 8000 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was revealed 6 months earlier than the E90 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 8000 matches up against the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Pentax E90

 8000 E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus 8000

 E90 8000 

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Pentax E90

 8000 E90 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 8000 compared to the E90.

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and E90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and E90.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus 8000 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography information
Pentax E90 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8000
Sports photography with Pentax E90
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography info
Pentax E90 Travel photography info
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography information
Pentax E90 Landscape photography information
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Pentax E90
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Pentax Optio E90
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $100