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Comparison of Olympus VR-320 and Pentax Optio Z10 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio Z10 ×
Olympus VR-320 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio Z10Olympus VR-320
BrandPentaxOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberZ10VR-320
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20072011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)94101
Width (mm)2529
Height (mm)5858
Weight (g)145158
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)814
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.44
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 2416(10.4 mp other)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)0.5-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensPentax zoom lens ( 12 elements in 9 groups)Olympus lens; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4/7 aspherical lenses
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 266.0024.00 - 300.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)712.5
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.290.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4060
Macro focus range (cm)8 - 501 - 70
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5.1
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; 9 point autofocus, Spot Autofocus, Auto Tracking Autofocus, Face Priority AutofoCCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)810
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; 3200 available in Digital SR modeAuto, High Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1440 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL metering with choice of: Multi-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meterDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesAuto Picture (Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Normal), Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Landscape, FlowerMagic Mode, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3. NIGHT. 4. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 5. SPORT, 6. INDOOR, 7. CANDLE, 8. SELF PORTRAIT
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • redeye
  • soft flash
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description(Auto ISO): Approx 17.7 feet (Wide), 13.1 feet (Tele)ISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 15.4ft (4.7m), Tele: 2.95 ft (0.9m) - 7.9ft (2.4m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5233
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • infra-red wireless
-
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.05-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.72-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.77-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.46-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.66-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.15-
Startup time (s)2.5-
Play -> record time (s)0.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)180-
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI72Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI72 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • pentax software s-sw70 cd-rom
  • olympus [ib] software
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFace Detection, Digital Shake Reduction (ISO boost function), Green button for easy mode, or for function menuSensor-shift Image Stabilization, Magic Art Filters for Still and HD movies (includes Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish-eye, Soft Focus



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