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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax H90

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
Pentax H90
(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
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax H90, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was manufactured 9 years after the H90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-6 scores vs the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax H90

 TG-6 H90 
LaunchedMay 2019January 2010More modern by 114 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus TG-6

 H90 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax H90

 TG-6 H90 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 has outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 versus the H90.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and H90 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and H90.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
40
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Pentax H90
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (253g)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography advice
Pentax H90 Sports photography advice
47
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (253g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography information
Pentax H90 Landscape photography information
57
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (340 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
36
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
Pentax H90 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Pentax H90
 Olympus Tough TG-6Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Pentax Optio H90
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-05-22 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 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
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 gr (0.56 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
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 Overall 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 340 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $449 $150