Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZR3

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic ZR3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was unveiled 18 months after the ZR3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the VR-320 matches up vs the ZR3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic ZR3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the VR-320 and the ZR3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and ZR3.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger VR-320 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.