Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FZ200

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was revealed 12 months prior to the FZ200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VR-320 grades against the FZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 has outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the VR-320 versus the FZ200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and FZ200 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and FZ200.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VR-320 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older VR-320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.