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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • New Model is Olympus VR-330
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was launched 19 months after the FH1 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VR-320 scores versus the FH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic FH1

 VR-320 FH1 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus VR-320

 FH1 VR-320 

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FH1

 VR-320 FH1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the VR-320 and the FH1.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and FH1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and FH1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher VR-320 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average (158g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus VR-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VR-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 163 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $179 $150