Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VR-320

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus VR-320, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and VR-320 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and VR-320 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Z5 was announced 9 years later than the VR-320 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z5 grades vs the VR-320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 has got physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z5 against the VR-320.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and VR-320 is 62 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and VR-320.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will offer greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Z5 should have a benefit in sensor tech.