FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-330
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
(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
- Launched February 2011
- Superseded the Olympus VR-320

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus VR-330
JZ500 | VR-330 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the FujiFilm JZ500
VR-330 | JZ500 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus VR-330
JZ500 | VR-330 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Olympus VR-330 |
Also called as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | NP-45A | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $230 | $220 |