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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
Panasonic FH27
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic FH27

 VR-320 FH27 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus VR-320

 FH27 VR-320 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FH27

 VR-320 FH27 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography information
Panasonic FH27 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography details
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography details
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
32
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus VR-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
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