Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-01
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-340 and Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Pentax K-01
VR-340 | K-01 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus VR-340
K-01 | VR-340 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Pentax K-01
VR-340 | K-01 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | May 2012 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Olympus VR-340 and Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Pentax K-01 | |
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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 |