Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax X90

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-610 versus Pentax X90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was launched 7 months after the X90 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-610 scores vs the X90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 and Pentax X90. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-610 versus Pentax X90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-610 against the X90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and X90 is 93 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and X90.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-610 will have an edge in sensor innovation.