Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-1
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Announced February 2016
- Successor is Pentax K-1 II
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-1 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Pentax K-1
VR-340 | K-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus VR-340
K-1 | VR-340 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | January 2012 | More recent by 49 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer screen (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Pentax K-1
VR-340 | K-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Olympus VR-340 versus Pentax K-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus VR-340 | Pentax K-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2016-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7360 x 4912 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 33 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 1010g (2.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 760 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Cost at release | $130 | $1,499 |