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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic 3D1 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Updated by Olympus VR-330
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic 3D1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released 3 months prior to the 3D1 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VR-320 matches up against the 3D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic 3D1

 VR-320 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus VR-320

 3D1 VR-320 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic 3D1

 VR-320 3D1 
AnnouncedJuly 2011November 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 has exterior 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 3D1 has measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic 3D1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the VR-320 versus the 3D1.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and 3D1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and 3D1.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus VR-320 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography factors
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus VR-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VR-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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