Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-320

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-15 versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was released 24 months after the VR-320 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-15 scores vs the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 has external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Olympus VR-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SZ-15 versus the VR-320.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and VR-320 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and VR-320.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-15 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SZ-15 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.