Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax X90
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax X90 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Revealed July 2010
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax X90 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax X90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the X90 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and X90 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe XZ-1 was introduced 7 months after the X90 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the XZ-1 scores vs the X90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax X90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax X90. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Pentax X90
XZ-1 | X90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | July 2010 | Newer by 7 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Olympus XZ-1
X90 | XZ-1 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax X90
XZ-1 | X90 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 has outside 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) and the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
See the Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax X90 in the latest 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 a front view physical size comparison of the XZ-1 against the X90.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and X90 is 88 and 69 respectively.
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-1 and X90.
Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax X90 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent XZ-1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Olympus XZ-1 | Pentax X90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus XZ-1 | Pentax X90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-26 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3664 x 2752 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 275 gr (0.61 lb) | 428 gr (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 34 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 18.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 117 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Li-50B | D-L106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $567 | $350 |