Olympus VG-120 vs Pentax H90

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus VG-120 versus Pentax H90, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was introduced 12 months later than the H90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VG-120 scores against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-120 and Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-120 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-120 versus Pentax H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-120 vs the H90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and H90 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and H90.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VG-120 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern VG-120 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.