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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus E-3
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Updated by Olympus VR-330
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-5 vs Olympus VR-320, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and VR-320 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-5 was introduced 5 months earlier than the VR-320 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-5 matches up versus the VR-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus VR-320

 E-5 VR-320 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus E-5

 VR-320 E-5 

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus VR-320

 E-5 VR-320 
RevealedFebruary 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 enjoys physical dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-5 against the VR-320.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and VR-320 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and VR-320.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-5 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus VR-320 will provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-5
Street photography with Olympus VR-320
71
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 Sports photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography factors
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography information
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography information
56
environment sealing
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
low resolution (12MP)
no Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging information
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging information
64
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
does have microphone port
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus E-5Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-5 Olympus VR-320
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-03 2011-07-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V+ TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HyperCrystal transmissive LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 519 not tested
Other
Battery life 870 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLM-5 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Dual 1
Launch pricing $1,700 $179