Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FZ40

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was manufactured 13 months after the FZ40 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VR-320 grades versus the FZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic FZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the VR-320 versus the FZ40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and FZ40 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and FZ40.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of images however you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer VR-320 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.