Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic LX100 II

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic LX100 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is fairly similar but the VR-320 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The VR-320 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the LX100 II and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VR-320 grades against the LX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 & Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 has outside 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) whilst the Panasonic LX100 II has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-320 compared to the LX100 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and LX100 II is 94 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and LX100 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VR-320 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer you extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older VR-320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.