Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax H90
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54 Overall
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93 Imaging
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(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
(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-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").

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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Pentax Optio H90. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax H90
TG-6 | H90 | |||
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Launched | May 2019 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 114 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus TG-6
H90 | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax H90
TG-6 | H90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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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 |