Olympus VH-515 vs Olympus VR-330

The following is a thorough review of the Olympus VH-515 versus Olympus VR-330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was introduced 19 months after the VR-330 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VH-515 grades versus the VR-330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 and Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VH-515 versus Olympus VR-330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-515 against the VR-330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and VR-330.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern VH-515 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.