Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax X90

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was released 8 months after the X90 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the VR-330 grades versus the X90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 and Pentax X90. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 has got exterior 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) while the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VR-330 against the X90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and X90 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and X90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent VR-330 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.