FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-320

Below is a thorough review of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus VR-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the VR-320 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the JZ500 matches up vs the VR-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Olympus VR-320. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus VR-320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 against the VR-320.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and VR-320 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and VR-320.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.