Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax W90
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched February 2010
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax W90 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Pentax W90, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-2 iHS was manufactured 3 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-2 iHS matches up versus the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax W90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Pentax W90
TG-2 iHS | W90 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | February 2010 | More recent by 41 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 610k | 230k | Crisper display (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
W90 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax W90
TG-2 iHS | W90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features outer dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Pentax W90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the W90.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and W90.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger TG-2 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Pentax Optio W90 |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-06-28 | 2010-02-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 610 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 lb) | 164g (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-90B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $380 | $120 |