Olympus VR-320 vs Pentax X70

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus VR-320 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released 2 years after the X70 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the VR-320 scores vs the X70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Pentax X70. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 has got external dimensions 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 X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

See the Olympus VR-320 versus Pentax X70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-320 compared to the X70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and X70 is 94 and 71 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and X70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus VR-320 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger VR-320 will have an advantage in sensor technology.