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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Renewed by Olympus VR-330
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The VR-320 was unveiled 2 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the VR-320 scores against the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic ZS1

 VR-320 ZS1 
AnnouncedJuly 2011May 2009More modern by 27 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus VR-320

 ZS1 VR-320 

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic ZS1

 VR-320 ZS1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the VR-320 and the ZS1.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and ZS1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and ZS1.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VR-320 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus VR-320 will result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher VR-320 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography advice
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic ZS1
 Olympus VR-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VR-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 pounds) 229g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $179 $0