Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic SZ7

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic SZ7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was announced 5 months earlier than the SZ7 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the VR-320 grades vs the SZ7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the VR-320 vs the SZ7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and SZ7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and SZ7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration.