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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax H90

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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-630 iHS vs Pentax H90 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax H90, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was announced 2 years after the H90 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS scores versus the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Pentax H90

 TG-630 iHS H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 H90 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax H90

 TG-630 iHS H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the H90.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and H90.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-630 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
27
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
Pentax H90 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography information
Pentax H90 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography highlights
Pentax H90 Travel photography highlights
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
Pentax H90 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax H90
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Pentax Optio H90
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $150