Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung NX5

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung NX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the VR-320 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The VR-320 was brought out 14 months after the NX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VR-320 grades against the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-320 & Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the VR-320 compared to the NX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and NX5 is 94 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and NX5.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VR-320 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX5 will give more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern VR-320 should have an advantage in sensor tech.