Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS10

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was manufactured 6 months after the ZS10 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VR-320 grades against the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys exterior measurements 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 ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the VR-320 versus the ZS10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and ZS10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and ZS10.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you really should take the age of the products into consideration.