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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

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
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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).

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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