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Olympus VR-320 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Olympus VR-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Later Model is Olympus VR-330
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Olympus VR-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus VR-320 vs Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Zeiss. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The VR-320 was revealed 8 years prior to the ZX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the VR-320 grades vs the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Zeiss ZX1

 VR-320 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Olympus VR-320

 ZX1 VR-320 
LaunchedSeptember 2018July 2011More modern by 87 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k230kSharper screen (+2535k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Zeiss ZX1

 VR-320 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the VR-320 versus the ZX1.

Olympus VR-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and ZX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and ZX1.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VR-320 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will show extra detail because of its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
Portrait photography with Zeiss ZX1
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
86
has manual focus
high megapixels (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography details
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
high megapixels (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
high megapixels (37 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f2)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (800 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography advice
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
69
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34 inch)
high megapixels (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
31
great maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
heavier than average (800 grams)
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Olympus VR-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Zeiss ZX1
 Olympus VR-320Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Make Olympus Zeiss
Model type Olympus VR-320 Zeiss ZX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 255
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2-22
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 4.34 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
AE 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC 512GB internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $179 -