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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax Q

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax Q 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax Q Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus VR-330 versus Pentax Q, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was released 4 months earlier than the Q so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VR-330 grades versus the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Pentax Q

 VR-330 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus VR-330

 Q VR-330 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax Q

 VR-330 Q 
RevealedFebruary 2011June 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-330 compared to the Q.

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and Q is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and Q.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-330 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q Portrait photography highlights
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography info
Pentax Q Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (180 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competitors (158g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
lighter than average in class (180g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low battery (230 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (180 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Pentax Q
 Olympus VR-330Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus VR-330 Pentax Q
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-02-08 2011-06-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $220 $695