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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus VR-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Renewed by Olympus VR-330
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was introduced 6 months prior to the TS4 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VR-320 matches up versus the TS4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 VR-320 TS4 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus VR-320

		

		

			
 TS4 VR-320 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 VR-320 TS4 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the VR-320 and the TS4.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and TS4.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography info
33
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
21
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus VR-320 Street photography info
Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
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 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 great battery (310 shots)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition in class (158g)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
 great battery (310 shots)
 weather proofing
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography highlights
42
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 great battery (310 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
32
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone jack
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 no external microphone jack
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus VR-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VR-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Retail pricing $179 $399