Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W90
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched February 2010

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The VR-330 was unveiled 12 months later than the W90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the VR-330 matches up versus the W90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 & Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Pentax W90
VR-330 | W90 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus VR-330
W90 | VR-330 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax W90
VR-330 | W90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the VR-330 and the W90.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and W90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and W90.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer VR-330 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus VR-330 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-02-08 | 2010-02-24 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
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) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 158 grams (0.35 lb) | 164 grams (0.36 lb) |
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 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $220 | $120 |