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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax E90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
Pentax E90
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax E90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was revealed 13 months later than the E90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VR-330 scores versus the E90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Pentax E90

 VR-330 E90 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus VR-330

 E90 VR-330 

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax E90

 VR-330 E90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 features external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 vs the E90.

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and E90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and E90.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-330 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent VR-330 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography details
Pentax E90 Portrait photography details
33
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography highlights
Pentax E90 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E90 Sports photography highlights
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
Travel photography with Pentax E90
70
lighter than competition (158g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E90 Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Pentax E90
 Olympus VR-330Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VR-330 Pentax Optio E90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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-42B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $220 $100