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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(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
  • Announced July 2011
  • New Model is Olympus VR-330
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was manufactured 2 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the VR-320 matches up against the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic TS1

 VR-320 TS1 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus VR-320

 TS1 VR-320 

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic TS1

 VR-320 TS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-320 and the TS1.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and TS1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus VR-320 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern VR-320 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography info
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MP count good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography details
Panasonic TS1 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition (158g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus VR-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VR-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 lb) 189g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $179 $380