Olympus 7000 vs Olympus VR-320

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus 7000 and Olympus VR-320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was announced 3 years prior to the VR-320 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the 7000 scores against the VR-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has proportions 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 7000 and Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 7000 versus the VR-320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and VR-320 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and VR-320.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus VR-320 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 7000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.