Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax X90

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax X90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was announced 3 years after the X90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-2 iHS matches up versus the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Pentax X90. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features physical measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax X90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the X90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and X90 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and X90.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-2 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.