Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic GX8

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic GX8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The VR-320 was introduced 5 years before the GX8 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VR-320 scores vs the GX8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic GX8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-320 vs the GX8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and GX8 is 94 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and GX8.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VR-320 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GX8 will deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.