Olympus E-620 vs Olympus VR-330

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus VR-330, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty similar but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and VR-330 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was launched 19 months prior to the VR-330 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-620 scores vs the VR-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-620 and Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 offers external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-620 compared to the VR-330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and VR-330 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and VR-330.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-620 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus VR-330 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older E-620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.