Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-1

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus VR-340 versus Pentax K-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The VR-340 was revealed 5 years prior to the K-1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VR-340 scores against the K-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 and Pentax K-1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VR-340 and the K-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and K-1 is 96 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and K-1.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VR-340 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-1 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older VR-340 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.