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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus VR-340 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(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
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus VR-340 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was introduced 6 months after the RZ10 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VR-340 grades versus the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Pentax RZ10

		

		

			
 VR-340 RZ10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus VR-340

		

		

			
 RZ10 VR-340 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Pentax RZ10

		

		

			
 VR-340 RZ10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VR-340 versus Pentax RZ10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the VR-340 compared to the RZ10.
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and RZ10 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and RZ10.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus VR-340 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.
	
			Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography features
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography features
34
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
35
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (14MP)
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Street photography info
Pentax RZ10 Street photography info
63
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (125 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (178 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
69
 lighter than average in class (125 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
 weather proof
 MP count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (280mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 bad battery power (178 CIPA)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography info
43
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
43
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 bad battery power (178 CIPA)
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focus
 lighter than average in class (125 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic jack
28
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone port
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus VR-340Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VR-340 Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.80 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 178 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $200