Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax I-10

Following is a complete review of the Olympus VR-340 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was announced 24 months after the I-10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the VR-340 scores vs the I-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-340 & Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VR-340 features outer dimensions 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 I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the VR-340 and the I-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and I-10.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VR-340 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent VR-340 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.