Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax RZ10

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax RZ10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released at a similar time to the RZ10 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VR-320 grades versus the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the VR-320 compared to the RZ10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and RZ10.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration.