Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax K200D

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus VR-330 versus Pentax K200D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and K200D (10MP) and the VR-330 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The VR-330 was announced 2 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the VR-330 scores vs the K200D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 and Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check the Olympus VR-330 versus Pentax K200D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the VR-330 and the K200D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and K200D is 94 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and K200D.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VR-330 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus VR-330 will provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer VR-330 will have an edge in sensor innovation.