Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax K20D

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax K20D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the K20D (15MP) is fairly well matched but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The VR-330 was launched 2 years later than the K20D and that is quite a large gap 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 K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VR-330 scores against the K20D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 and Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax K20D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-330 compared to the K20D.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and K20D is 94 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and K20D.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VR-330 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K20D will give more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer VR-330 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.