Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus VR-330

The following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus VR-330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and VR-330 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was launched 12 months after the VR-330 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades versus the VR-330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the VR-330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and VR-330.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Z1000EXR should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.