Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax Q-S1

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax Q-S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is very similar but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The VR-330 was introduced 4 years prior to the Q-S1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the VR-330 matches up against the Q-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 & Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 has got outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax Q-S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the VR-330 and the Q-S1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and Q-S1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and Q-S1.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VR-330 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus VR-330 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older VR-330 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.