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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(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
Panasonic ZS200
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic ZS200

 VR-320 ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus VR-320

 ZS200 VR-320 
IntroducedFebruary 2018July 2011More recent by 80 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic ZS200

 VR-320 ZS200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-320
Street photography with Panasonic ZS200
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS200
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
70
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
76
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
better than average battery (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus VR-320Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
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