Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax Efina

Below, we are comparing the Olympus VR-320 versus Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was brought out 22 months prior to the Efina making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VR-320 grades vs the Efina with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 & Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 offers physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the VR-320 against the Efina.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and Efina is 94 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and Efina.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged VR-320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.