Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q10
94 Imaging
37 Features
35 Overall
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92 Imaging
36 Features
56 Overall
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q10 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
- Released July 2011
- Replacement is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax Q10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The VR-320 was revealed 13 months earlier than the Q10 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VR-320 grades vs the Q10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Pentax Q10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Pentax Q10
VR-320 | Q10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus VR-320
Q10 | VR-320 | |||
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Released | September 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax Q10
VR-320 | Q10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 offers external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax Q10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the VR-320 against the Q10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and Q10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and Q10.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus VR-320 | Pentax Q10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2012-09-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 shots |
Battery type | - | 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 | One | One |
Launch cost | $179 | $350 |