Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus VR-320

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus VR-320, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and VR-320 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The E-PL9 was brought out 6 years later than the VR-320 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-PL9 scores versus the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL9 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL9 versus the VR-320.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and VR-320 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL9 and VR-320.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL9 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PL9 will offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer E-PL9 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.