Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZR1

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus VR-320 versus Panasonic ZR1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was announced 2 years after the ZR1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the VR-320 matches up against the ZR1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 features outer measurements 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 ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the VR-320 vs the ZR1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and ZR1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus VR-320 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern VR-320 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.