Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W80
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced June 2009
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W80 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VR-330 was announced 20 months later than the W80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the VR-330 scores against the W80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Pentax W80
VR-330 | W80 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | June 2009 | More recent by 20 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus VR-330
W80 | VR-330 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax W80
VR-330 | W80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 offers 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) and the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the VR-330 and the W80.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and W80.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern VR-330 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus VR-330 | Pentax Optio W80 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-02-08 | 2009-06-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158g (0.35 pounds) | 156g (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | LI-42B | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $220 | $250 |