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Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
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Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus VG-145 versus Olympus VR-330, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was announced 6 months later than the VR-330 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the VG-145 grades vs the VR-330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Olympus VR-330

 VG-145 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus VG-145

 VR-330 VG-145 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Olympus VR-330

 VG-145 VR-330 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-145 features external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has proportions 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 VG-145 versus Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-145 against the VR-330.

Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-145 and VR-330 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and VR-330.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography highlights
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-145
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography features
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography features
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography details
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography details
62
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (160 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
36
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (160 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (26mm)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus VG-145 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus VG-145Olympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus VG-145 Olympus VR-330
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-27 2011-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $220