Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus VR-330

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.