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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus VR-330
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Updated by Pentax Q7
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Pentax Q10

 VR-320 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus VR-320

 Q10 VR-320 
ReleasedSeptember 2012July 2011More modern by 13 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax Q10

 VR-320 Q10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography info
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (200g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography features
Pentax Q10 Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition (158g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
built-in flash
low battery pack (270 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q10 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Pentax Q10
 Olympus VR-320Pentax Q10
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