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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax H90

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
Pentax H90
(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
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax H90 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Pentax H90, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was launched 2 years later than the H90 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Pentax H90

 TG-820 iHS H90 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kCrisper screen (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 H90 TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax H90

 TG-820 iHS H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Pentax H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the H90.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and H90 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and H90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos though you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-820 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
27
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography details
Pentax H90 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Sports photography with Pentax H90
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
Pentax H90 Travel photography information
59
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging highlights
Pentax H90 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax H90
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Pentax Optio H90
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-08 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,030 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 -
Battery form 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $150