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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus VR-340 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ18 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 RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus VR-340 and Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was introduced 4 months after the RZ18 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VR-340 grades vs the RZ18 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Pentax RZ18

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus VR-340

		

		

			
 RZ18 VR-340 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Pentax RZ18

		

		

			
 VR-340 RZ18 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 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. Here is the front view scale comparison of the VR-340 vs the RZ18.
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and RZ18 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and RZ18.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you will want to take the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography highlights
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 good megapixels (16MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
36
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Street photography information
Pentax RZ18 Street photography information
63
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (125g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition (178g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography details
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography details
44
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography advice
69
 lighter than average in class (125 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
 lighter than competition (178 grams)
 environment proofing
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
43
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
49
 focusing manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lighter than average in class (125 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone support
30
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (178 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Pentax RZ18
 Olympus VR-340Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus VR-340 Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2011-09-12
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.80 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
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 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-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $210