Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS30

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was introduced 17 months earlier than the ZS30 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VR-320 grades against the ZS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the VR-320 against the ZS30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and ZS30 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and ZS30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.