Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax E70

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax E70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was brought out 2 years after the E70 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the VR-330 matches up against the E70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 and Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys external measurements 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 E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-330 and the E70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and E70.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus VR-330 to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger VR-330 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.