Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FP8

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FP8, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released 2 years after the FP8 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VR-320 grades against the FP8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the VR-320 vs the FP8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and FP8 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and FP8.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VR-320 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger VR-320 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.