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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
Panasonic 3D1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic 3D1

 VR-330 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus VR-330

 3D1 VR-330 
RevealedNovember 2011February 2011More recent by 9 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic 3D1

 VR-330 3D1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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).

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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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent MP (14MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography highlights
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
features focus via touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
36
fairly wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus VR-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
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