Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus VR-320

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus VR-320, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and VR-320 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The E-PM2 was revealed 23 months later than the VR-320 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-PM2 grades vs the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Olympus VR-320. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 provides external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus VR-320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PM2 versus the VR-320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and VR-320 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and VR-320.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent E-PM2 will have an edge in sensor technology.