Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E90
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E90 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E90, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-610 was brought out 12 months later than the E90 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-610 scores against the E90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 & Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Pentax E90
| TG-610 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus TG-610
| E90 | TG-610 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax E90
| TG-610 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 versus the E90.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and E90 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and E90.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-610 to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer TG-610 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus TG-610 | Pentax Optio E90 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 3 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 6cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lb) | 145 gr (0.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" 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 | 210 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $223 | $100 |
