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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus VR-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
36 Features
45 Overall
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was revealed within a month of the FZ47 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VR-320 grades vs the FZ47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus VR-320

		

		

			
 FZ47 VR-320 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 VR-320 FZ47 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 comes with 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) while the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the VR-320 and the FZ47.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and FZ47 is 94 and 68 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and FZ47.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus VR-320 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.
	
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
33
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
38
 has manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
 offers face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus VR-320 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography information
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (158g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
47
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
43
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
 low fps (4.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography highlights
70
 lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
 better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography information
42
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
43
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging features
32
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (158g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic jack
27
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than competitors in class (498g)
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus VR-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VR-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 498 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $179 $379