Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS70

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was revealed 6 years prior to the ZS70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VR-320 grades against the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the VR-320 compared to the ZS70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and ZS70 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and ZS70.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to give extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older VR-320 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.