Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax W90

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").

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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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-410 & Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.