Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Efina
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Replacement is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Revealed June 2013
Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Efina Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus VR-320 versus Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe VR-320 was brought out 22 months prior to the Efina making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VR-320 grades vs the Efina with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 & Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Pentax Efina
VR-320 | Efina | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus VR-320
Efina | VR-320 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 22 months |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax Efina
VR-320 | Efina | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 offers physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VR-320 versus Pentax Efina in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the VR-320 against the Efina.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and Efina is 94 and 97 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and Efina.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged VR-320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus VR-320 | Pentax Efina |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2013-06-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 20cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 1/8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1400s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) | 91 grams (0.20 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $179 | $10 |