Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax W60

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax W60, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was revealed 2 years later than the W60 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the VR-320 grades against the W60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 and Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 provides outside measurements 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 W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax W60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the VR-320 versus the W60.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and W60.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-320 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer VR-320 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.