Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax E90

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.