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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • New Model is Olympus VR-330
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Panasonic ZS70

 VR-320 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus VR-320

 ZS70 VR-320 
ReleasedApril 2017July 2011Fresher by 70 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic ZS70

 VR-320 ZS70 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

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

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography details
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
features tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography information
70
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
79
great battery power (380 per charge)
includes touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
74
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus VR-320Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VR-320 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 322 gr (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $179 $450