Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax H90

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax H90, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was released 13 months later than the H90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the VG-110 matches up versus the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 & Pentax Optio H90. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 features outside dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-110 compared to the H90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and H90 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and H90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent VG-110 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.