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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Updated by Olympus VR-330
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-320 versus Olympus VR-320, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was manufactured 6 months later than the VR-320 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-320 grades against the VR-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus VR-320

 TG-320 VR-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus TG-320

 VR-320 TG-320 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VR-320

 TG-320 VR-320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 has outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Olympus TG-320 versus Olympus VR-320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-320 vs the VR-320.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and VR-320.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography details
Olympus VR-320 Street photography details
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (155g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography details
67
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition (158g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography factors
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (150 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus TG-320Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-320 Olympus VR-320
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $179