Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH2
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37 Features
38 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH2 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
- Introduced February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FH2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VR-330 was brought out 2 months after the FH2 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VR-330 matches up against the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic FH2
VR-330 | FH2 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus VR-330
FH2 | VR-330 |
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Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FH2
VR-330 | FH2 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | January 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 has 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) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the VR-330 compared to the FH2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and FH2 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and FH2.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of files however you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VR-330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
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 | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158g (0.35 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 270 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $220 | $149 |