Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic G10

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic G10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the G10 (12MP) is pretty close but the VR-320 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The VR-320 was introduced 12 months after the G10 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the VR-320 scores against the G10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G10 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic G10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the VR-320 vs the G10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and G10 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and G10.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VR-320 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus VR-320 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger VR-320 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.