Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic GX850

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic GX850, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is relatively similar but the VR-320 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The VR-320 was brought out 6 years before the GX850 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VR-320 scores versus the GX850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys physical 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 GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic GX850 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the VR-320 versus the GX850.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and GX850 is 94 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and GX850.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VR-320 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GX850 will offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older VR-320 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.