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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Newer Model is Olympus VR-330
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FS25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was manufactured 2 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the VR-320 scores vs the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic FS25

 VR-320 FS25 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus VR-320

 FS25 VR-320 

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FS25

 VR-320 FS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 features outside 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) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the VR-320 versus the FS25.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and FS25.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-320 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer VR-320 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors (158g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging features
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus VR-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VR-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $179 $230