Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax H90
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax H90 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax H90, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The VG-145 was revealed 19 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-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VG-145 grades against the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 & Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-145 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Pentax H90
VG-145 | H90 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus VG-145
H90 | VG-145 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Pentax H90
VG-145 | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-145 against the H90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and H90 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and H90.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VG-145 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer VG-145 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Olympus VG-145 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Olympus VG-145 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus VG-145 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 lbs) | 153 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | 160 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-70B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $0 | $150 |