Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic G6

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic G6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the G6 (16MP) is very similar but the VR-320 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The VR-320 was unveiled 21 months earlier than the G6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VR-320 grades against the G6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys external 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 G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the VR-320 compared to the G6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and G6 is 94 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and G6.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VR-320 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G6 will offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older VR-320 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.