Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax I-10
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax I-10 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
- Revealed February 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax I-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe VR-330 was revealed 13 months later than the I-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the VR-330 scores vs the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 & Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Pentax I-10
VR-330 | I-10 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus VR-330
I-10 | VR-330 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax I-10
VR-330 | I-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 features external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-330 compared to the I-10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and I-10.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus VR-330 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern VR-330 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus VR-330 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158 gr (0.35 lb) | 153 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | LI-42B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $220 | $310 |