Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax X90
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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Replacement is Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Revealed July 2010
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Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax X90, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-860 was introduced 4 years after the X90 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-860 matches up against the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Pentax X90. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Pentax X90
| TG-860 | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 56 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Olympus TG-860
| X90 | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax X90
| TG-860 | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-860 vs the X90.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and X90 is 91 and 69 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and X90.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-860 to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer TG-860 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Pentax X90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Pentax X90 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2010-07-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | Prime |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 9.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | - |
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Yes | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 224 grams (0.49 lb) | 428 grams (0.94 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
| 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 life | 300 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | Li-50B | D-L106 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $279 | $350 |