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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(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
Pentax Q
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Pentax Q

 VR-320 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus VR-320

 Q VR-320 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax Q

 VR-320 Q 
RevealedJuly 2011June 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q Portrait photography details
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q Sports photography advice
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography info
Pentax Q Travel photography info
70
lighter than competition (158g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q Landscape photography info
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Pentax Q
 Olympus VR-320Pentax Q
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