Clicky

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
Olympus VR-320
(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
  • Released July 2011
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The SZ-10 was launched 5 months before the VR-320 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ-10 scores vs the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus VR-320

 SZ-10 VR-320 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus SZ-10

 VR-320 SZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus VR-320

 SZ-10 VR-320 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 offers outside measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 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).

Compare the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-10 and the VR-320.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and VR-320 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and VR-320.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography details
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography details
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
Street photography with Olympus VR-320
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
40
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography highlights
40
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging details
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus SZ-10Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-10 Olympus VR-320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-08 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $179