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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus VR-320
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was brought out 12 months before the WG-2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VR-330 grades vs the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Pentax WG-2

 VR-330 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus VR-330

 WG-2 VR-330 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2011More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax WG-2

 VR-330 WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the VR-330 against the WG-2.

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and WG-2 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and WG-2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older VR-330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography info
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
30
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Pentax WG-2
 Olympus VR-330Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus VR-330 Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-02-08 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 260 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $220 $350