Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH10

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was unveiled 23 months before the FH10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the VR-330 grades vs the FH10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the VR-330 and the FH10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and FH10 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and FH10.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH10 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older VR-330 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.