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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2013
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was released 3 years later than the E90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the XZ-10 matches up against the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Pentax E90

 XZ-10 E90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus XZ-10

 E90 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax E90

 XZ-10 E90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax E90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-10 and the E90.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and E90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and E90.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus XZ-10 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent XZ-10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography features
Pentax E90 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography features
Pentax E90 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (221g)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography advice
Pentax E90 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
Travel photography with Pentax E90
60
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (221g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography features
Pentax E90 Landscape photography features
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has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E90 Vlogging highlights
35
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax E90
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Pentax Optio E90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-30 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 35 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 145 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 240 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $428 $100