Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax E90
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Released January 2010
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Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe VH-515 was introduced 2 years later than the E90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the VH-515 grades vs the E90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 & Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Pentax E90
| VH-515 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 32 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus VH-515
| E90 | VH-515 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax E90
| VH-515 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 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) while the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VH-515 and the E90.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and E90 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and E90.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus VH-515 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer VH-515 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus VH-515 | Pentax Optio E90 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-08-21 | 2010-01-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Prime |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 6cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| 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 | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| 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 model | LI-50B | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $648 | $100 |