Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH25
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
(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
- Newer Model is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FH25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VR-320 was launched 7 months after the FH25 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the VR-320 grades versus the FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic FH25
VR-320 | FH25 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus VR-320
FH25 | VR-320 |
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Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FH25
VR-320 | FH25 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FH25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-320 vs the FH25.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and FH25 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and FH25.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH25 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger VR-320 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VR-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine VI |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
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 reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 life | - | 250 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $179 | $180 |