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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax Q

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax Q 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 Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Released June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax Q Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus VR-340 versus Pentax Q, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was brought out 7 months after the Q which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the VR-340 grades against the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Pentax Q

 VR-340 Q 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2011More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus VR-340

 Q VR-340 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Pentax Q

 VR-340 Q 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Olympus VR-340 versus Pentax Q in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-340 and the Q.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and Q is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and Q.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-340 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger VR-340 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-340
Portrait photography with Pentax Q
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography factors
Pentax Q Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (125g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography information
Pentax Q Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
Travel photography with Pentax Q
69
lighter than others (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
lighter than competition in class (180g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q Vlogging advice
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (180g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Pentax Q
 Olympus VR-340Pentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus VR-340 Pentax Q
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-10 2011-06-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.7 -
Available lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $695