Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VR-330

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VR-330, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very similar but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and VR-330 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL2 was brought out very close to the VR-330 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-PL2 matches up vs the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL2 versus the VR-330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and VR-330 is 85 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and VR-330.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus VR-330 will offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.