Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Successor is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Revealed June 2011
- Replacement is Pentax Q10

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The VR-320 was manufactured very close to the Q so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the VR-320 matches up against the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 and Pentax Q. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Pentax Q
VR-320 | Q |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus VR-320
Q | VR-320 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax Q
VR-320 | Q | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | June 2011 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys physical dimensions 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 Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the VR-320 versus the Q.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and Q is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and Q.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-320 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus VR-320 | Pentax Q |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lb) | 180 grams (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $179 | $695 |