Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VR-320

In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 19 months later than the VR-320 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the VR-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the VR-320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and VR-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and VR-320.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.