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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W90

Portability
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Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W90 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 W90
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Pentax W90

 XZ-10 W90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus XZ-10

 W90 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax W90

 XZ-10 W90 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography information
Pentax W90 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
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environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography advice
Pentax W90 Sports photography advice
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography information
Pentax W90 Travel photography information
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flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (221g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W90 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W90 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
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rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax W90
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Pentax Optio W90
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