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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax H90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax H90 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax H90, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was released 2 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Pentax H90

 TG-1 iHS H90 
RevealedMay 2012January 2010More recent by 28 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 H90 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax H90

 TG-1 iHS H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the H90.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and H90 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and H90.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-1 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
Pentax H90 Portrait photography information
27
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Street photography with Pentax H90
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography highlights
Pentax H90 Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
Pentax H90 Landscape photography details
46
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging features
Pentax H90 Vlogging features
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax H90
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Pentax Optio H90
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-08 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI Prime
Sensor type BSI-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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 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 350 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI90B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $150