Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax E90
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched January 2010

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax E90 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax E90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-630 iHS was revealed 2 years later than the E90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the E90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax E90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Pentax E90
TG-630 iHS | E90 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
E90 | TG-630 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax E90
TG-630 iHS | E90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax E90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the E90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and E90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and E90.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-630 iHS to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Pentax Optio E90 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 3 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 6cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lb) | 145g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $200 | $100 |