Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax KP

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax KP, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and KP (24MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The VR-320 was unveiled 6 years prior to the KP which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the VR-320 grades against the KP for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 & Pentax KP. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 has got physical measurements 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 KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the VR-320 compared to the KP.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and KP is 94 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and KP.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VR-320 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax KP will offer more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 is going to be behind in sensor tech.