Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus VR-330

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus VR-330, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and VR-330 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was launched 19 months earlier than the VR-330 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores against the VR-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP and Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus the VR-330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and VR-330 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and VR-330.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.