Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FZ28

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was revealed 2 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VR-320 matches up vs the FZ28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 comes with external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the VR-320 and the FZ28.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and FZ28.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer VR-320 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.