Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS 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
- Released February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2013
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Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe VR-330 was revealed 3 years before the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the VR-330 grades against the WG-3 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
| VR-330 | WG-3 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Olympus VR-330
| WG-3 GPS | VR-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2013 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 29 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
| VR-330 | WG-3 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 versus the WG-3 GPS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and WG-3 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and WG-3 GPS.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-330 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
| Olympus VR-330 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus VR-330 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Released | 2011-02-08 | 2013-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| 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) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 158g (0.35 lbs) | 238g (0.52 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| 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 | - | 240 shots |
| Battery style | - | 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 |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $220 | $350 |