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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax H90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax H90 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was brought out 3 years after the H90 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the XZ-10 grades against the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Pentax H90

 XZ-10 H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus XZ-10

 H90 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax H90

 XZ-10 H90 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 provides outer 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) whilst the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the XZ-10 versus the H90.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and H90 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and H90.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent XZ-10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography information
Pentax H90 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography advice
Pentax H90 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (221g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
Travel photography with Pentax H90
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has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (221 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax H90 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging information
Pentax H90 Vlogging information
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quite wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (221g)
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax H90
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Pentax Optio H90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-30 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $428 $150