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Comparison of Olympus VG-160 and Pentax Optio H90 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus VG-160 ×
Pentax Optio H90 ×
General
ModelOlympus VG-160Pentax Optio H90
BrandOlympusPentax
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberVG-160H90
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9694
Width (mm)1925
Height (mm)5756
Weight (g)125131
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1412.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.441.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.82.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 7 elements in 5 groups, with 5 aspherical elementsPentax zoom lens; 7 elements in 6 groups, 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 130.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.15 - 0.360.17 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6040
Macro focus range (cm)-8 - 15
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 6.25
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF TrackingContrast Detection: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto (80-800), Digital SR (80-6400), Manual (80-6400), ISO 3200/6400 limited to 5 or 3.8mpix
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AEMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesScene Modes [Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fire WorksNight Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Half Length Portrait (3M), Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • soft
Flash range description(ISO800) W:0.2m-4.8m; T:0.6m-2.1m13’ (wide, auto ISO), 7.9’ (tele, auto ISO)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4932
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.82.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2006
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)165210
Battery form factorProprietary LI-70BProprietary D-LI88
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-70B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI88 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
  • software cd-rom s-sw104
Os compatibility-
  • macos-x 10.3.9+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDigital Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Magic Art Filters, AF Tracking. Available in silver, black, red and orange.Improved Pixel Track Shake Reduction, 720p HD Movies, Smile Capture, Blink Detection. Available in Orange-Silver



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