Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax X90

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax X90, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was released 4 years later than the X90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-4 scores vs the X90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Pentax X90. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 comes with external 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) while the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax X90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 against the X90.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and X90 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and X90.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-4 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.