Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax P80

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax P80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was manufactured 19 months later than the P80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VR-330 matches up versus the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 & Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the VR-330 and the P80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and P80.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus VR-330 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer VR-330 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.