Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VR-320

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VR-320, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very similar but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and VR-320 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-P2 was manufactured 15 months earlier than the VR-320 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-P2 grades vs the VR-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 provides outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-P2 against the VR-320.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and VR-320 is 86 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and VR-320.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus VR-320 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.