Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS1

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.