Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus VR-330

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-P1 versus Olympus VR-330, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and VR-330 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P1 was launched 18 months prior to the VR-330 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-P1 scores vs the VR-330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 enjoys external measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-P1 versus Olympus VR-330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P1 vs the VR-330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and VR-330 is 86 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P1 and VR-330.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus VR-330 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older E-P1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.