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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax H90

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30

Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax H90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was launched 12 months after the H90 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-310 scores against the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Pentax H90

		

		

			
 TG-310 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 H90 TG-310 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Pentax H90

		

		

			
 TG-310 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 and the H90.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax H90 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and H90.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger TG-310 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography features
Pentax H90 Portrait photography features
33
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
27
 manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
Pentax H90 Street photography highlights
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Pentax H90
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 weather proofing
 max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (150 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
31
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography information
Pentax H90 Travel photography information
67
 lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
 weather proofing
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery life (150 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 weather proofing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery life (150 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
Pentax H90 Vlogging factors
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (155g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone support
28
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Pentax H90
 Olympus TG-310Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-310 Pentax Optio H90
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Prime
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 150 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $150