Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VR-320

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was released 14 months later than the VR-320 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SP-820UZ scores vs the VR-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Olympus VR-320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ against the VR-320.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and VR-320 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and VR-320.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images though you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SP-820UZ is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.