Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus VR-330

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-15 versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was manufactured 2 years after the VR-330 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ-15 matches up versus the VR-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 & Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-15 versus Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-15 versus the VR-330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and VR-330 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and VR-330.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-15 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher SZ-15 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.