Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-3

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-3, 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-3 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released 24 months earlier than the WG-3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the VR-320 matches up against the WG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the VR-320 and the WG-3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and WG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and WG-3.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older VR-320 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.