Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH6

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was announced 5 months prior to the FH6 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the VR-320 scores against the FH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 features outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-320 compared to the FH6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and FH6 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and FH6.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.