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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax X90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Released July 2010
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax X90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was released 2 years after the X90 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the VH-410 matches up versus the X90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Pentax X90

 VH-410 X90 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2010More modern by 26 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Olympus VH-410

 X90 VH-410 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax X90

 VH-410 X90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VH-410 and Pentax X90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the VH-410 vs the X90.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and X90 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and X90.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus VH-410 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent VH-410 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography details
Pentax X90 Portrait photography details
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography information
Pentax X90 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
68
features focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax X90 Landscape photography highlights
43
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
35
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
Pentax X90 Vlogging info
32
quite wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
23
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus VH-410 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Pentax X90
 Olympus VH-410Pentax X90
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus VH-410 Pentax X90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-21 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
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-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $186 $350