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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X90

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Pentax X90
(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
  • Released July 2010
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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus VG-110 versus Pentax X90, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VG-110 was revealed 8 months after the X90 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VG-110 scores against the X90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Pentax X90

 VG-110 X90 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2010More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Olympus VG-110

 X90 VG-110 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax X90

 VG-110 X90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 provides physical measurements 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 X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-110 versus Pentax X90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-110 compared to the X90.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and X90 is 97 and 69 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and X90.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher VG-110 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography advice
Pentax X90 Portrait photography advice
26
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography advice
Pentax X90 Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
24
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (170 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (170 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Pentax X90
27
quite wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (170 shots)
no Timelapse mode
35
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging factors
Pentax X90 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (27mm)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
23
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Pentax X90
 Olympus VG-110Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus VG-110 Pentax X90
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-08 2010-07-06
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105g (0.23 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B D-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $350