Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax H90
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![Olympus TG-810 front Olympus TG-810 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-810/Olympus-TG-810-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax H90 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax H90, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The TG-810 was revealed 19 months after the H90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-810 grades versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 & Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax H90
TG-810 | H90 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus TG-810
H90 | TG-810 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax H90
TG-810 | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 has got external measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 versus the H90.
![Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax H90 size comparison Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax H90 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-810-vs-Pentax-Optio-H90-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and H90 is 92 and 93 respectively.
![Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-810-vs-Pentax-Optio-H90-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and H90.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-810 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher TG-810 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-810-vs-Pentax-Optio-H90-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-810-vs-Pentax-Optio-H90-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus TG-810 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 153g (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 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 | 220 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $428 | $150 |