Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VR-320

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VR-320, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and VR-320 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 was launched 2 years later than the VR-320 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-M1 grades against the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 against the VR-320.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and VR-320 is 71 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and VR-320.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 provides an advantage in sensor technology.