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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax S1

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus VR-340 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus VR-340 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was revealed 11 months later than the S1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VR-340 grades vs the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
 VR-340 S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012March 2011Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus VR-340

		

		

			
 S1 VR-340 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Pentax S1

		

		

			
 VR-340 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Olympus VR-340 versus Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the VR-340 compared to the S1.
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax S1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and S1 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and S1.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus VR-340 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher VR-340 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-340
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
34
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
35
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Street photography info
Pentax S1 Street photography info
63
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (125 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
56
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography advice
Pentax S1 Sports photography advice
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
39
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography factors
Pentax S1 Travel photography factors
69
 lighter than competitors (125 grams)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography information
Pentax S1 Landscape photography information
43
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
42
 has manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors (125g)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic port
28
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic jack
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Pentax S1
 Olympus VR-340Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VR-340 Pentax Optio S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2011-03-02
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.80 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $174