Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH27
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH27 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
- Announced July 2011
- Successor is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH27, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VR-320 was brought out 7 months after the FH27 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VR-320 matches up vs the FH27 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic FH27
VR-320 | FH27 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus VR-320
FH27 | VR-320 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FH27
VR-320 | FH27 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 provides outer 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) while the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH27 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the VR-320 vs the FH27.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and FH27.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH27 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern VR-320 provides an edge in sensor technology.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VR-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine VI |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Touch Screen 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 rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) | 152 grams (0.34 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 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 | - | 250 photos |
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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $179 | $229 |