Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic S3
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
- New Model is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic S3 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic S3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe VR-320 was introduced 7 months after the S3 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VR-320 matches up versus the S3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic S3
VR-320 | S3 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Olympus VR-320
S3 | VR-320 |
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Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic S3
VR-320 | S3 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic S3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the VR-320 versus the S3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and S3 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and S3.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files but you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher VR-320 will have an edge in sensor technology.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VR-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $179 | $110 |