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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Renewed by Olympus VR-330
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX10
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic LX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The VR-320 was launched 15 months before the LX7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VR-320 grades against the LX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic LX7

 VR-320 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Olympus VR-320

 LX7 VR-320 
RevealedOctober 2012July 2011Newer by 15 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic LX7

 VR-320 LX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 has got external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the VR-320 versus the LX7.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and LX7 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and LX7.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VR-320 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus VR-320 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography details
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography details
Panasonic LX7 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography features
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography features
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-320
Travel photography with Panasonic LX7
70
lighter than competition (158g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition in class (298g)
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography highlights
42
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
57
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging details
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging details
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (298g)
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic LX7
 Olympus VR-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VR-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 grams (0.35 pounds) 298 grams (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $179 $400