Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X90
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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 & Pentax X90. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Pentax X90
VG-110 | X90 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Olympus VG-110
X90 | VG-110 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Pentax X90
VG-110 | X90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Pentax X90 | |
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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 |