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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus VR-340 and Pentax K-01, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the VR-340 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The VR-340 was manufactured 4 months before the K-01 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VR-340 scores versus the K-01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Pentax K-01

 VR-340 K-01 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus VR-340

 K-01 VR-340 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Pentax K-01

 VR-340 K-01 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 features outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the VR-340 and the K-01.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and K-01 is 96 and 76 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and K-01.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The VR-340 provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography details
Pentax K-01 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
heavier than competition in class (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-01 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery life (540 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography details
Pentax K-01 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (125g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
good battery life (540 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than competition in class (561g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography advice
43
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging details
Pentax K-01 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (561g)
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Pentax K-01
 Olympus VR-340Pentax K-01
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VR-340 Pentax K-01
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-10 2012-05-30
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 81
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.7 -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 561g (1.24 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1135
Other
Battery life - 540 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $899