Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic 3D1
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2011
- Older Model is Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Revealed November 2011
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic 3D1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VR-330 was unveiled 9 months before the 3D1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the VR-330 scores vs the 3D1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic 3D1
VR-330 | 3D1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus VR-330
3D1 | VR-330 | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | February 2011 | More recent by 9 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic 3D1
VR-330 | 3D1 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic 3D1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-330 and the 3D1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and 3D1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and 3D1.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus VR-330 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older VR-330 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VR-330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-02-08 | 2011-11-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 gr (0.35 lbs) | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 200 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $220 | $670 |