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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax E85

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Updated by Olympus VR-330
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced September 2009
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus VR-320 versus Pentax E85, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was introduced 23 months later than the E85 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VR-320 scores vs the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Pentax E85

 VR-320 E85 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2009More recent by 23 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus VR-320

 E85 VR-320 

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax E85

 VR-320 E85 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-320 versus Pentax E85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the VR-320 compared to the E85.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and E85 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and E85.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent VR-320 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography information
Pentax E85 Portrait photography information
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography advice
Pentax E85 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Pentax E85
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-320
Travel photography with Pentax E85
70
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography factors
Pentax E85 Landscape photography factors
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Pentax E85
 Olympus VR-320Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus VR-320 Pentax Optio E85
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID LI-42B D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $179 $0