Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax E90
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched January 2010
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is pretty close but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and E90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe XZ-1 was introduced 13 months later than the E90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the XZ-1 grades versus the E90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Pentax E90
| XZ-1 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus XZ-1
| E90 | XZ-1 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax E90
| XZ-1 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the XZ-1 compared to the E90.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and E90 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-1 and E90.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The XZ-1 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more recent XZ-1 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
| Olympus XZ-1 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus XZ-1 | Pentax Optio E90 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-26 | 2010-01-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic V | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3664 x 2752 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 6cm |
| Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 614k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | OLED | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 275 gr (0.61 pounds) | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 34 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 18.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 117 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 photos | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | Li-50B | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $567 | $100 |