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Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E90 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax E90 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the E90 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The E90 was introduced 18 months earlier than the RZ10 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the E90 scores versus the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Pentax RZ10

 E90 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Pentax E90

 RZ10 E90 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Pentax E90 and Pentax RZ10

 E90 RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E90 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E90 versus the RZ10.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E90 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E90 and RZ10.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax E90
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax E90
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax E90
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (178 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E90 Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
weather sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (178 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E90 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (178 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E90 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Pentax E90 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E90 and Pentax RZ10
 Pentax Optio E90Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio E90 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-25 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-95mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 6cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 178 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $100 $200