Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VR-320
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Released April 2010
- Succeeded the Olympus E-P1
- Updated by Olympus E-P3
(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
- Introduced July 2011
- Updated by Olympus VR-330
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus VR-320
E-P2 | VR-320 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus E-P2
VR-320 | E-P2 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | April 2010 | More modern by 15 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus VR-320
E-P2 | VR-320 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VR-320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus VR-320 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-04-22 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 pounds) | 158g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $799 | $179 |