Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FZ2500

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic FZ2500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The VR-320 was brought out 6 years prior to the FZ2500 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the VR-320 scores against the FZ2500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 offers external 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) and the Panasonic FZ2500 has sizing of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic FZ2500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-320 compared to the FZ2500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and FZ2500 is 94 and 53 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and FZ2500.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VR-320 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will offer you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.