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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus VR-330
(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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus VR-330, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and VR-330 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was revealed 3 years before the VR-330 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FE-25 scores vs the VR-330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus VR-330

 FE-25 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus FE-25

 VR-330 FE-25 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kClearer display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus VR-330

 FE-25 VR-330 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-25 versus Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-25 and the VR-330.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and VR-330 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and VR-330.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-330 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography factors
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography highlights
61
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competition (158g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography factors
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus FE-25Olympus VR-330
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-25 Olympus VR-330
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2011-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2768 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4" 3"
Resolution of display 112k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $15 $220