Leica C vs Olympus VR-320

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica C and Olympus VR-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the C (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively similar but the C (1/1.7") and VR-320 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The C was manufactured 2 years later than the VR-320 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the C grades against the VR-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C & Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are provided at Leica C Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica C offers physical measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the C against the VR-320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C and VR-320 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the C and VR-320.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The C due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus VR-320 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger C will have an edge in sensor tech.