Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS200
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
- Later Model is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS100
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe VR-320 was introduced 7 years earlier than the ZS200 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VR-320 matches up vs the ZS200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS200 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic ZS200
VR-320 | ZS200 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus VR-320
ZS200 | VR-320 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | July 2011 | More recent by 80 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1240k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1010k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic ZS200
VR-320 | ZS200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 has physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS200 has sizing of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-320 compared to the ZS200.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and ZS200 is 94 and 86 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and ZS200.
Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VR-320 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older VR-320 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VR-320 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 |
Also called | - | Lumix DC-TZ200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2018-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | MOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,240k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,330k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158 grams (0.35 pounds) | 340 grams (0.75 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $179 | $800 |