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Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed June 2009
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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Newer Model is Olympus VR-330
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VR-320, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and VR-320 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was unveiled 3 years before the VR-320 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Z300 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores versus the VR-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm Z300 VR-320 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Fujifilm Z300

 VR-320 Fujifilm Z300 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2009Fresher by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm Z300 VR-320 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z300 features external measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 vs the VR-320.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and VR-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z300 and VR-320.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VR-320 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z300
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography information
Olympus VR-320 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (155g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography highlights
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
54
provides touch focus
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (155g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competitors (158g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography details
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography details
31
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Olympus VR-320
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Olympus VR-320
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-06-12 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-45 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $179