Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax Q
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax Q 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
- Introduced February 2011
- Older Model is Olympus VR-320
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax Q Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 & Pentax Q. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Pentax Q
VR-330 | Q |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus VR-330
Q | VR-330 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax Q
VR-330 | Q | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | June 2011 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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).
Contrast the Olympus VR-330 versus Pentax Q in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Pentax Q | |
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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 |