Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FZ150

Here, we are matching up the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released 8 months prior to the FZ150 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VR-320 scores vs the FZ150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FZ150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the VR-320 against the FZ150.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and FZ150 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and FZ150.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-320 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.