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Pentax E90 vs Pentax P70

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Pentax E90 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax P70 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax E90 vs Pentax P70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Pentax. The resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E90 was announced 11 months after the P70 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E90 matches up versus the P70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Pentax P70

 E90 P70 
IntroducedJanuary 2010March 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Pentax E90

 P70 E90 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Pentax P70

 E90 P70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Pentax E90 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax E90 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Pentax E90 vs Pentax P70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E90 vs the P70.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and P70 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E90 and P70.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax P70 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent E90 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E90 Street photography info
Pentax P70 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E90 Sports photography details
Pentax P70 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography info
Pentax P70 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 Landscape photography factors
Pentax P70 Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E90 Vlogging features
Pentax P70 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Pentax P70
 Pentax Optio E90Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio E90 Pentax Optio P70
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-25 2009-03-02
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-95mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 6cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $100 $200