Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax P80
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
- Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced August 2009
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Its time to look closer at the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax P80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VR-320 was introduced 24 months after the P80 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VR-320 scores against the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Pentax P80
| VR-320 | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus VR-320
| P80 | VR-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax P80
| VR-320 | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax P80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-320 versus the P80.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and P80.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer VR-320 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
| Olympus VR-320 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus VR-320 | Pentax Optio P80 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2009-08-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.6-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 158 gr (0.35 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | LI-42B | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $179 | $200 |