Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VR-330

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VR-330, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the VR-330 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z35 grades against the VR-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Olympus VR-330. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has 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).

Compare the Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the VR-330.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and VR-330 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and VR-330.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-330 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.