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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W90

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-4 versus Pentax W90, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was introduced 5 years later than the W90 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-4 grades vs the W90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Pentax W90

 TG-4 W90 
RevealedApril 2015February 2010More recent by 63 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus TG-4

 W90 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax W90

 TG-4 W90 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will 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") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-4 versus the W90.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and W90 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and W90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-4 to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (247g)
54
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (380 CIPA)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery life (380 shots)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography info
Pentax W90 Landscape photography info
62
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (380 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Pentax W90
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reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Pentax W90
 Olympus Tough TG-4Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Pentax Optio W90
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2015-04-13 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $379 $120