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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax KP

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax KP Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax KP, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The VR-340 was announced 6 years before the KP which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VR-340 scores against the KP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Pentax KP

 VR-340 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus VR-340

 KP VR-340 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2012More modern by 61 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Pentax KP

 VR-340 KP 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-340 has outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the VR-340 compared to the KP.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and KP is 96 and 61 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and KP.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VR-340 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax KP will offer more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged VR-340 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography highlights
Pentax KP Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
above average ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-340
Sports photography with Pentax KP
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/24,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery (390 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography details
Pentax KP Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
61
environment proofing
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
bad battery (390 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography details
Pentax KP Landscape photography details
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
Vlogging with Pentax KP
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Pentax KP
 Olympus VR-340Pentax KP
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VR-340 Pentax KP
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-10 2017-01-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 819200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.7 -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 703 grams (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $747