Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax H90
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched May 2017
- Superseded the Olympus TG-4
- Successor is Olympus TG-6
(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
- Launched January 2010
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax H90 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax H90, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-5 was brought out 7 years after the H90 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-5 grades versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Pentax Optio H90. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Pentax H90
TG-5 | H90 | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | January 2010 | More modern by 89 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus TG-5
H90 | TG-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax H90
TG-5 | H90 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 features outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax H90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-5 against the H90.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and H90 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and H90.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger TG-5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2017-05-17 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 pounds) | 153g (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | D-LI68 |
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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $449 | $150 |