Summarise the differences between an image formed in a mirror and an image formed in a pinhole camera?

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differences between an image formed in a mirror and an image formed in a pinhole camera:
Image formed in a mirror
Image formed in a pinhole camera
1- In-plane mirror, the images are formed behind the mirror. 1- Images formed by a pinhole camera are obtained on the screen.
2- The image formed by the plane mirror is of the same size and erect. 2- Images formed by the pinhole camera are diminished (i.e., small than the size of the object) and are inverted.

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Image formed in a mirror	Image formed in a pinhole camera
1- In-plane mirror, the images are formed behind the mirror.	1- Images formed by a pinhole camera are obtained on the screen.
2- The image formed by the plane mirror is of the same size and erect.	2- Images formed by the pinhole camera are diminished (i.e., small than the size of the object) and are inverted.