Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic SZ10

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was introduced 4 years before the SZ10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VR-320 grades versus the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the VR-320 against the SZ10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and SZ10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and SZ10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.