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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax E85

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax E85 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 E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed September 2009
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was released 2 years later than the E85 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VR-340 grades vs the E85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Pentax E85

 VR-340 E85 
RevealedJanuary 2012September 2009More recent by 29 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus VR-340

 E85 VR-340 

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Pentax E85

 VR-340 E85 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 has physical 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) and the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax E85 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the VR-340 against the E85.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and E85 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and E85.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-340 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer VR-340 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E85 Portrait photography advice
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography details
Pentax E85 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography advice
Pentax E85 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors (125g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography advice
Pentax E85 Landscape photography advice
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging factors
Pentax E85 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Pentax E85
 Olympus VR-340Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus VR-340 Pentax Optio E85
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $0