Olympus VR-320 vs Sony TX5

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") use different sensor dimensions.

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The VR-320 was revealed 18 months after the TX5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VR-320 scores versus the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the VR-320 and the TX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and TX5.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VR-320 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus VR-320 will offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher VR-320 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.