Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax K110D

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus VR-320 versus Pentax K110D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and K110D (6MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The VR-320 was brought out 5 years after the K110D which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the VR-320 grades vs the K110D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-320 and Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 provides external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-320 versus Pentax K110D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the VR-320 compared to the K110D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and K110D is 94 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and K110D.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VR-320 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus VR-320 will render more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher VR-320 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.