Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W90
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched February 2010
Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe XZ-10 was launched 2 years later than the W90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the XZ-10 grades versus the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Pentax W90
XZ-10 | W90 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | February 2010 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus XZ-10
W90 | XZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax W90
XZ-10 | W90 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the XZ-10 vs the W90.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and W90.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent XZ-10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-01-30 | 2010-02-24 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 221 grams (0.49 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $428 | $120 |