Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VR-330

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus 7040 and Olympus VR-330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was brought out 13 months earlier than the VR-330 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 7040 grades against the VR-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 has outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Olympus 7040 and Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 7040 versus the VR-330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and VR-330.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged 7040 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.