Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax H90

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus VR-340 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was unveiled 24 months later than the H90 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the VR-340 scores vs the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-340 and Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-340 versus Pentax H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the VR-340 compared to the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and H90 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and H90.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-340 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger VR-340 should have an edge in sensor innovation.