Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax H90

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-4 versus Pentax H90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was revealed 5 years after the H90 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-4 matches up against the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 offers outside 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 dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-4 versus Pentax H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-4 compared to the H90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and H90 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and H90.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.