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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
Pentax W90
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Pentax W90

 VR-330 W90 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus VR-330

 W90 VR-330 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax W90

 VR-330 W90 
Display typeFixed 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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

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

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
Pentax W90 Portrait photography information
33
good MP (14MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography info
Pentax W90 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography advice
Pentax W90 Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
Travel photography with Pentax W90
70
lighter than competition (158g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography features
Pentax W90 Landscape photography features
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W90 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Pentax W90
 Olympus VR-330Pentax Optio W90
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