Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax E90
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2017
- Old Model is Olympus TG-4
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced January 2010
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Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-5 versus Pentax E90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-5 was released 7 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-5 matches up against the E90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Pentax E90
| TG-5 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2017 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 89 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus TG-5
| E90 | TG-5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax E90
| TG-5 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 has physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-5 versus the E90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and E90 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and E90.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-5 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Pentax Optio E90 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2017-05-17 | 2010-01-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VIII | Prime |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 6cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250g (0.55 pounds) | 145g (0.32 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 340 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $449 | $100 |
