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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Updated by Olympus VR-330
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus VR-320 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was brought out 6 months earlier than the WG-2 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VR-320 scores against the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 VR-320 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus VR-320

 WG-2 GPS VR-320 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 VR-320 WG-2 GPS 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-320 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the VR-320 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
33
good MP (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography factors
42
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Olympus VR-320Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VR-320 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lb) 198g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 260 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $179 $300