Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax X90
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Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
(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
- Launched July 2010
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Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus VG-160 and Pentax X90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VG-160 was revealed 19 months after the X90 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VG-160 matches up against the X90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Pentax X90
| VG-160 | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Olympus VG-160
| X90 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Pentax X90
| VG-160 | X90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-160 versus the X90.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and X90 is 96 and 69 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and X90.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher VG-160 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax X90 Specifications
| Olympus VG-160 | Pentax X90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus VG-160 | Pentax X90 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 7cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.80 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 165 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-70B | D-L106 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $90 | $350 |