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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W90

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 8010 versus Pentax W90, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was launched within a month of the W90 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the 8010 matches up vs the W90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Pentax W90

 8010 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus 8010

 W90 8010 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax W90

 8010 W90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 features outer measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 8010 compared to the W90.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and W90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and W90.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus 8010 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
28
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography highlights
Pentax W90 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (245g)
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography features
Pentax W90 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8010
Travel photography with Pentax W90
64
environment proof
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (245 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
weather proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W90 Landscape photography highlights
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging factors
Pentax W90 Vlogging factors
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (245 grams)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Pentax W90
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Pentax Optio W90
Also called as mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $600 $120