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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W90

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Announced May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W90 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W90, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was released 9 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-6 matches up against the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax W90

 TG-6 W90 
ReleasedMay 2019February 2010More recent by 113 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus TG-6

 W90 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax W90

 TG-6 W90 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-6 against the W90.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and W90 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and W90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography features
Pentax W90 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography highlights
Pentax W90 Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (253 grams)
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W90 Sports photography highlights
47
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W90 Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (253 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
64
environment proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W90 Landscape photography factors
57
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
37
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W90 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (253g)
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Pentax W90
 Olympus Tough TG-6Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Pentax Optio W90
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2019-05-22 2010-02-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.56 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $449 $120