Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax E90

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax E90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was launched 5 years later than the E90 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-860 matches up against the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-860 vs the E90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and E90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and E90.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-860 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-860 provides an advantage in sensor tech.