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

Attribute
Pentax Optio H90 ×
Olympus VG-160 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio H90Olympus VG-160
BrandPentaxOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberH90VG-160
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9496
Width (mm)2519
Height (mm)5657
Weight (g)131125
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.114
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)1.541.44
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)2.90.8
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
LensPentax zoom lens; 7 elements in 6 groups, 3 aspherical elementsOlympus lens; 7 elements in 5 groups, with 5 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.290.15 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4060
Macro focus range (cm)8 - 15-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 6.25
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AFCCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80-800), Digital SR (80-6400), Manual (80-6400), ISO 3200/6400 limited to 5 or 3.8mpixAuto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • 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 modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesNight Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Half Length Portrait (3M), Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, KidsScene Modes [Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fire Works
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
1↑Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • soft
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description13’ (wide, auto ISO), 7.9’ (tele, auto ISO)(ISO800) W:0.2m-4.8m; T:0.6m-2.1m
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3249
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)
  • dc input
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.90.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)6200
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210165
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI88Proprietary LI-70B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI88 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-70B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom s-sw104
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • macos-x 10.3.9+
  • windows xp/vista/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresImproved Pixel Track Shake Reduction, 720p HD Movies, Smile Capture, Blink Detection. Available in Orange-SilverDigital Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Magic Art Filters, AF Tracking. Available in silver, black, red and orange.



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