Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus VR-320

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus VR-320, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was unveiled 4 years after the VR-320 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-870 scores vs the VR-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Olympus VR-320. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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 TG-870 vs Olympus VR-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-870 vs the VR-320.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and VR-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and VR-320.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger TG-870 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.