Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic GF6

Let's look more closely at the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic GF6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is relatively close but the VR-320 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The VR-320 was announced 20 months prior to the GF6 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VR-320 matches up vs the GF6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys 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) while the Panasonic GF6 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic GF6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the VR-320 against the GF6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and GF6 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and GF6.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VR-320 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic GF6 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.