Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax K-50

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus VR-330 versus Pentax K-50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively similar but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The VR-330 was unveiled 3 years before the K-50 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the VR-330 grades vs the K-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 & Pentax K-50. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 features outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 vs the K-50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and K-50 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and K-50.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VR-330 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-50 will offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older VR-330 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.