Clicky

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax S1

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(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
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus VR-330 versus Pentax S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The VR-330 was introduced within a month of the S1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the VR-330 matches up against the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
 VR-330 S1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 S1 VR-330 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax S1

		

		

			
 VR-330 S1 
ReleasedFebruary 2011March 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VR-330 versus Pentax S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the VR-330 versus the S1.
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax S1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and S1.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you should really consider the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography advice
Pentax S1 Portrait photography advice
33
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
35
 manual focus
 MP count decent (14MP)
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Street Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Street photography highlights
Pentax S1 Street photography highlights
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (158 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
56
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Sports Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography features
Pentax S1 Sports photography features
47
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
39
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Travel Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
70
 lighter than competitors (158 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Landscape Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax S1 Landscape photography highlights
42
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
42
 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging info
Pentax S1 Vlogging info
32
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors (158 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone port
28
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic support
Photography Glossary
	

		

			
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Pentax S1
 Olympus VR-330Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus VR-330 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-08 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 158g (0.35 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $220 $174