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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PM1
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
  • Released February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus VR-330, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and VR-330 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM2 was introduced 2 years later than the VR-330 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-PM2 scores against the VR-330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus VR-330

 E-PM2 VR-330 
ReleasedMay 2013February 2011More recent by 28 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus E-PM2

 VR-330 E-PM2 

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus VR-330

 E-PM2 VR-330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM2 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PM2 versus Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PM2 and the VR-330.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and VR-330 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and VR-330.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PM2 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-PM2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Street photography features
Olympus VR-330 Street photography features
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography highlights
66
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PM2
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no Timelapse recording
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PM2 Olympus VR-330
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-05-21 2011-02-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 932 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $448 $220