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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
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
  • Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus VR-320, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and VR-320 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and VR-320 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 9 years later than the VR-320 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z7 II grades versus the VR-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus VR-320

 Z7 II VR-320 
LaunchedOctober 2020July 2011More recent by 113 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Nikon Z7 II

 VR-320 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus VR-320

 Z7 II VR-320 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 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).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus VR-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the VR-320.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and VR-320 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and VR-320.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 II will give you greater detail having an extra 32MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
88
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Street photography highlights
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography details
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography details
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography information
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus VR-320
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus VR-320
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus VR-320
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-10-14 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.70 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 420 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at launch $2,997 $179