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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax H90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(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 February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
Pentax H90
(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
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax H90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was announced 13 months after the H90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the VR-330 scores against the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Pentax H90

 VR-330 H90 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus VR-330

 H90 VR-330 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax H90

 VR-330 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 provides physical measurements 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") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 compared to the H90.

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and H90 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and H90.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus VR-330 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern VR-330 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography details
Pentax H90 Portrait photography details
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography features
Pentax H90 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
Sports photography with Pentax H90
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography features
Pentax H90 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging advice
Pentax H90 Vlogging advice
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Pentax H90
 Olympus VR-330Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VR-330 Pentax Optio H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-08 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
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 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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $220 $150