Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus VR-320

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Olympus VR-320. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.