Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax Efina

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax Efina, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was manufactured 3 years prior to the Efina which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the VR-330 matches up against the Efina in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 and Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 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) while the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax Efina in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the VR-330 versus the Efina.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and Efina is 94 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and Efina.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged VR-330 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.