Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax WS80

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus VR-340 and Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was revealed 2 years after the WS80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the VR-340 matches up versus the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 and Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-340 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-340 and Pentax WS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the VR-340 and the WS80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and WS80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and WS80.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VR-340 to produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent VR-340 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.