Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax H90
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax H90 Overview
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").

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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Pentax H90
VR-340 | H90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus VR-340
H90 | VR-340 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Pentax H90
VR-340 | H90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus VR-340 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 153 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-50B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $130 | $150 |