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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2012
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VH-410 was introduced 2 years after the W90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VH-410 matches up vs the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Pentax W90

 VH-410 W90 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2010More modern by 31 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus VH-410

 W90 VH-410 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax W90

 VH-410 W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the VH-410 compared to the W90.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and W90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus VH-410 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger VH-410 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography advice
Pentax W90 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography highlights
Pentax W90 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography info
Pentax W90 Sports photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography factors
Pentax W90 Travel photography factors
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boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
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reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
Pentax W90 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Pentax W90
 Olympus VH-410Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus VH-410 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-08-21 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 152g (0.34 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID LI-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $186 $120