FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-330

On this page, we are comparing the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus VR-330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was announced 7 months before the VR-330 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the JZ500 grades vs the VR-330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the JZ500 versus the VR-330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and VR-330 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and VR-330.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older JZ500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.