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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax W90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Renewed by Olympus VR-330
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VR-320 was launched 17 months after the W90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VR-320 matches up versus the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Pentax W90

 VR-320 W90 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2010More modern by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus VR-320

 W90 VR-320 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax W90

 VR-320 W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 has outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax W90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the VR-320 compared to the W90.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and W90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and W90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus VR-320 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher VR-320 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography advice
Pentax W90 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Pentax W90
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography advice
Pentax W90 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than others (158g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VR-320
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
37
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging info
Pentax W90 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Pentax W90
 Olympus VR-320Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VR-320 Pentax Optio W90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-02-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 158g (0.35 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $179 $120