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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP80
Olympus VR-320
(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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Renewed by Olympus VR-330
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus VR-320, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP70 was released 2 years later than the VR-320 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades vs the VR-320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm XP70 VR-320 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 31 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Fujifilm XP70

 VR-320 Fujifilm XP70 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm XP70 VR-320 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus VR-320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus the VR-320.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and VR-320 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and VR-320.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP70 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP70 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography information
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography advice
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography information
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography information
65
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery (210 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-320
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus VR-320
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Olympus VR-320
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Olympus VR-320
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 210 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $199 $179