Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FX700
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2011
- Replacement is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2010

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FX700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The VR-320 was brought out 13 months later than the FX700 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the VR-320 grades vs the FX700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic FX700
VR-320 | FX700 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus VR-320
FX700 | VR-320 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FX700
VR-320 | FX700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the VR-320 against the FX700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and FX700 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and FX700.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you should take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher VR-320 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VR-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 7.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lb) | 176 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $179 | $399 |