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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax H90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax H90 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus VR-320 versus Pentax H90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was brought out 18 months later than the H90 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VR-320 matches up against the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Pentax H90

 VR-320 H90 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus VR-320

 H90 VR-320 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax H90

 VR-320 H90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-320 versus Pentax H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-320 vs the H90.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and H90.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger VR-320 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography information
Pentax H90 Portrait photography information
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography factors
Pentax H90 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography details
Pentax H90 Sports photography details
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography features
Pentax H90 Landscape photography features
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax H90 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Pentax H90
 Olympus VR-320Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VR-320 Pentax Optio H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-42B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $179 $150