Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax H90
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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax H90 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The VH-515 was unveiled 2 years after the H90 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VH-515 matches up vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 and Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Pentax H90
VH-515 | H90 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus VH-515
H90 | VH-515 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax H90
VH-515 | H90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 features external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the VH-515 vs the H90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and H90 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and H90.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger VH-515 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Olympus VH-515 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus VH-515 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Prime |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lb) | 153 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $648 | $150 |