Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Later Model is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Announced January 2015
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Successor is Panasonic ZS60
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The VR-320 was released 4 years prior to the ZS50 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the VR-320 grades vs the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic ZS50
VR-320 | ZS50 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus VR-320
ZS50 | VR-320 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | July 2011 | Fresher by 42 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic ZS50
VR-320 | ZS50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 comes with external 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 ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic ZS50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the VR-320 vs the ZS50.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and ZS50 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and ZS50.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older VR-320 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VR-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lb) | 243 grams (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 44 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $179 | $350 |