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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic FH22, 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 FH22 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was launched 14 months later than the FH22 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VR-330 grades versus the FH22 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic FH22

 VR-330 FH22 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus VR-330

 FH22 VR-330 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FH22

 VR-330 FH22 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic FH22 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the VR-330 and the FH22.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and FH22 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and FH22.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern VR-330 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography information
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography details
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
Vlogging with Panasonic FH22
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus VR-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VR-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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