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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
Panasonic FH2
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic FH2

 VR-330 FH2 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus VR-330

 FH2 VR-330 

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FH2

 VR-330 FH2 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and FH2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-330
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (121g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (270 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition (158g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
better than average battery (270 shots)
lighter than competition (121g)
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus VR-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
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