Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FZ35

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was manufactured 13 months after the FZ35 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the VR-320 grades vs the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 features exterior measurements 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 FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the VR-320 against the FZ35.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and FZ35 is 94 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and FZ35.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VR-320 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher VR-320 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.