Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax H90
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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

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").

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.

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 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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.

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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 |