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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax H90

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus TG-4
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-3 versus Pentax H90, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was introduced 4 years after the H90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-3 matches up versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Pentax H90

 TG-3 H90 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2010More modern by 51 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus TG-3

 H90 TG-3 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax H90

 TG-3 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-3 and the H90.

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and H90 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-3 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer TG-3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Portrait photography camera
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography features
Pentax H90 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
Sports photography with Pentax H90
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
Pentax H90 Travel photography factors
74
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography info
Pentax H90 Landscape photography info
56
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging details
Pentax H90 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Pentax H90
 Olympus Tough TG-3Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Pentax Optio H90
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-03-31 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 247 grams (0.54 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 330 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $150