Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax W60
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax W60 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
- Successor is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2009

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax W60 Overview
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").

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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Pentax W60
VR-320 | W60 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 25 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus VR-320
W60 | VR-320 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax W60
VR-320 | W60 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus VR-320 | Pentax Optio W60 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE 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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158g (0.35 lbs) | 165g (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $179 | $300 |