Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FX48

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FX48, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was launched 2 years after the FX48 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the VR-320 matches up vs the FX48 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 features exterior dimensions 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 FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the VR-320 against the FX48.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and FX48 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and FX48.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-320 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer VR-320 provides an advantage in sensor technology.