Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Released February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Photography Glossary Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VR-330 was manufactured 12 months before the WG-2 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the VR-330 scores against the WG-2 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
| VR-330 | WG-2 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus VR-330
| WG-2 GPS | VR-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | February 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
| VR-330 | WG-2 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys external 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) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the VR-330 compared to the WG-2 GPS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and WG-2 GPS.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older VR-330 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
| Olympus VR-330 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus VR-330 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Released | 2011-02-08 | 2012-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 158g (0.35 lbs) | 198g (0.44 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 Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 260 pictures |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $220 | $300 |