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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Later Model is Olympus VR-330
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic FH6

 VR-320 FH6 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus VR-320

 FH6 VR-320 

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FH6

 VR-320 FH6 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

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

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (119g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography information
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
good battery (280 shots)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography details
70
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
good battery (280 shots)
lighter than others in class (119g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography info
42
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
41
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
good battery (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (119 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus VR-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VR-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 280 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $179 $129