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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus VR-320

 SZ-15 VR-320 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2011More modern by 24 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus SZ-15

 VR-320 SZ-15 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus VR-320

 SZ-15 VR-320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

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

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography advice
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography information
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (250 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-15
Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
34
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus SZ-15Olympus VR-320
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Olympus VR-320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $179