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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-330, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 2 years later than the VR-330 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the VR-330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus VR-330

 TG-2 iHS VR-330 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2011Fresher by 30 months
Display resolution610k460kCrisper display (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 VR-330 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Olympus VR-330

 TG-2 iHS VR-330 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the VR-330.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and VR-330 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and VR-330.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-330 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger TG-2 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography factors
27
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
Olympus VR-330 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than others in class (158g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
46
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
36
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSOlympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Olympus VR-330
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-28 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 610 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology OLED TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 350 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $380 $220