Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic F5

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic F5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released 17 months prior to the F5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the VR-320 scores against the F5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need 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") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the VR-320 versus the F5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and F5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and F5.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged VR-320 will be behind in sensor innovation.