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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH2

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