Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic G10
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2011
- Successor is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Revealed August 2010

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic G10 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic G10
VR-320 | G10 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Olympus VR-320
G10 | VR-320 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic G10
VR-320 | G10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VR-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2010-08-09 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158 gr (0.35 lbs) | 388 gr (0.86 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 411 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $179 | $550 |