Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax K-r

Let's look more closely at the Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is fairly close but the VR-320 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The VR-320 was introduced 5 months later than the K-r and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the VR-320 scores versus the K-r in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 and Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 offers external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax K-r in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VR-320 and the K-r.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and K-r is 94 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and K-r.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VR-320 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus VR-320 will render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.