Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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94 Imaging
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90 Imaging
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
(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-3 GPS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Released July 2013
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Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the VR-320 grades versus the WG-3 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
| VR-320 | WG-3 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Olympus VR-320
| WG-3 GPS | VR-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2013 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
| VR-320 | WG-3 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 has exterior 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 WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-320 versus the WG-3 GPS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and WG-3 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and WG-3 GPS.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography details
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography factors
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (238g)
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great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Olympus VR-320 Travel photography details
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lighter than competitors (158 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 per charge)
heavier than average in class (238g)
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography factors
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (240 CIPA)
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (238g)
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Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
| Olympus VR-320 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus VR-320 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Released | 2011-07-19 | 2013-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 158 gr (0.35 lb) | 238 gr (0.52 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 240 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $179 | $350 |