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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Later Model is Olympus VR-330
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS3
Photography Glossary

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was unveiled 18 months after the TS2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the VR-320 scores vs the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic TS2

 VR-320 TS2 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus VR-320

 TS2 VR-320 

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic TS2

 VR-320 TS2 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 has physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-320 compared to the TS2.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and TS2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and TS2.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent VR-320 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-320
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography information
70
lighter than average (158 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus VR-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VR-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
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 14MP 14MP
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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $179 $350