Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic TS5

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was brought out 24 months before the TS5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VR-320 scores versus the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-320 versus the TS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and TS5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and TS5.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older VR-320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.