Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS3

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released at a similar time to the TS3 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the VR-320 matches up vs the TS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 has physical 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) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the VR-320 against the TS3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and TS3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus VR-320 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.