Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax K-5
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax K-5 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 February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced December 2010
- Superseded the Pentax K-7
- Renewed by Pentax K-5 IIs
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax K-5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe VR-330 was unveiled 2 months later than the K-5 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the VR-330 grades against the K-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 and Pentax K-5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Pentax K-5
VR-330 | K-5 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus VR-330
K-5 | VR-330 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax K-5
VR-330 | K-5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | December 2010 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 has physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Check the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 and the K-5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and K-5 is 94 and 60 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and K-5.
All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VR-330 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-5 will give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus VR-330 | Pentax K-5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-02-08 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158g (0.35 pounds) | 740g (1.63 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $220 | $800 |