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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax W60

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax W60 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
  • Released January 2012
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus VR-340 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was manufactured 2 years later than the W60 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VR-340 grades vs the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Pentax W60

 VR-340 W60 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus VR-340

 W60 VR-340 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Pentax W60

 VR-340 W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-340 versus Pentax W60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-340 versus the W60.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and W60 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and W60.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher VR-340 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography advice
Pentax W60 Portrait photography advice
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography information
Pentax W60 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography advice
Pentax W60 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
23
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
Travel photography with Pentax W60
69
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VR-340
Landscape photography with Pentax W60
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Pentax W60
 Olympus VR-340Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VR-340 Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model LI-50B D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $300