Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus XZ-1

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus VR-320 and Olympus XZ-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") provide different sensor sizes.

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The VR-320 was introduced 6 months later than the XZ-1 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VR-320 scores against the XZ-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-320 and Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-320 against the XZ-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and XZ-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and XZ-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VR-320 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus VR-320 will offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.