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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Updated by Olympus VR-330
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic FH20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was unveiled 19 months later than the FH20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the VR-320 scores against the FH20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic FH20

 VR-320 FH20 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus VR-320

 FH20 VR-320 

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FH20

 VR-320 FH20 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 features outside 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) and the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic FH20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the VR-320 and the FH20.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and FH20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and FH20.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern VR-320 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography factors
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography details
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography factors
42
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus VR-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VR-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 158g (0.35 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 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
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $179 $179