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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax RZ10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VR-320 was released at a similar time to the RZ10 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VR-320 grades versus the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Pentax RZ10

 VR-320 RZ10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus VR-320

 RZ10 VR-320 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax RZ10

 VR-320 RZ10 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 features exterior 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) while the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the VR-320 compared to the RZ10.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and RZ10.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-320
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography advice
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (178 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography details
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography details
70
lighter than others in class (158g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
environment proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (178 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (178 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging advice
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus VR-320Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus VR-320 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 178 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $179 $200