Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax E70

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax E70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was announced 2 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VR-320 scores versus the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 & Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 features 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) and the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax E70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-320 and the E70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and E70.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger VR-320 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.