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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic S1R 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Later Model is Olympus VR-330
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
Photography Glossary

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic S1R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and S1R (47MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VR-320 was unveiled 8 years before the S1R and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the VR-320 scores against the S1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic S1R

 VR-320 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus VR-320

 S1R VR-320 
IntroducedFebruary 2019July 2011Fresher by 91 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic S1R

 VR-320 S1R 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic S1R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-320 against the S1R.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and S1R is 94 and 54 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and S1R.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VR-320 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic S1R will produce more detail having an extra 33MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older VR-320 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography details
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
87
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
amazing sensor resolution (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography information
Panasonic S1R Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
low battery life (360 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (47MP)
low battery life (360 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (1,020g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VR-320
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
low battery life (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1R Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
32
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (1,020g)
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus VR-320Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VR-320 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-07-19 2019-02-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 8000 x 6000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lbs) 1020 grams (2.25 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Card slots One Dual
Launch price $179 $3,698