Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH2
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2011
- Successor is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VR-320 was introduced 7 months later than the FH2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the VR-320 scores against the FH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic FH2
VR-320 | FH2 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus VR-320
FH2 | VR-320 |
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Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FH2
VR-320 | FH2 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 provides outside 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) while the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the VR-320 versus the FH2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and FH2 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and FH2.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher VR-320 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VR-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
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 | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158g (0.35 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 270 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $179 | $149 |