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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Photography Glossary

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH22, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was announced 19 months later than the FH22 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VR-320 scores against the FH22 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic FH22

 VR-320 FH22 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus VR-320

 FH22 VR-320 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FH22

 VR-320 FH22 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 offers external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the VR-320 against the FH22.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and FH22 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and FH22.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger VR-320 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography information
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography info
Panasonic FH22 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than others (158g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
features focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography features
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging info
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus VR-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VR-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 lb) 170g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $179 $200