Olympus 1 vs Olympus VR-320
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Released November 2013
- Updated by Olympus 1s
(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
- Revealed July 2011
- Renewed by Olympus VR-330
Olympus 1 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus 1 versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the 1 (1/1.7") and VR-320 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 1 was revealed 2 years later than the VR-320 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1 scores against the VR-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 1 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Olympus VR-320. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus VR-320
1 | VR-320 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 29 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus 1
VR-320 | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Olympus VR-320
1 | VR-320 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Olympus 1 versus Olympus VR-320 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 versus the VR-320.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and VR-320 is 79 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and VR-320.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus VR-320 will provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern 1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus 1 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 1 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Olympus VR-320 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-11-25 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402 grams (0.89 lbs) | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $700 | $179 |