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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH10 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Later Model is Olympus VR-330
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic FH10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was brought out 17 months prior to the FH10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the VR-320 matches up versus the FH10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic FH10

 VR-320 FH10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus VR-320

 FH10 VR-320 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FH10

 VR-320 FH10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic FH10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-320 vs the FH10.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and FH10 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and FH10.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older VR-320 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography info
Panasonic FH10 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography information
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-320
Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (103g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
39
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging information
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
31
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FH10
 Olympus VR-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VR-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 103 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $179 $110