Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax E90

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus VR-340 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was introduced 24 months after the E90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VR-340 matches up vs the E90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 & Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the VR-340 versus the E90.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and E90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and E90.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus VR-340 to give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger VR-340 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.