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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VR-330, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was released 12 months later than the VR-330 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-320 grades versus the VR-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 TG-320 VR-330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011More recent by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 VR-330 TG-320 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 TG-320 VR-330 
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 compared to the VR-330.
Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and VR-330 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and VR-330.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you really should factor the production date  of the products into consideration. The newer TG-320 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
34
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 supports face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
33
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Street photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Street photography advice
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (158g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography information
41
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 weather sealing
 low fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (150 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
47
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography information
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography information
67
 lighter than competition (155g)
 weather sealing
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low battery power (150 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
 lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 weather sealing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 low battery power (150 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
42
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging highlights
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 lighter than competition (155g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic socket
32
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (158g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone port
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus TG-320Olympus VR-330
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-320 Olympus VR-330
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.80 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $220