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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Photography Glossary

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic FH25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was announced 2 months after the FH25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VR-330 grades against the FH25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic FH25

 VR-330 FH25 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus VR-330

 FH25 VR-330 

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FH25

 VR-330 FH25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic FH25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the VR-330 vs the FH25.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and FH25 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and FH25.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography info
70
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus VR-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VR-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine VI
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 life - 250 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $220 $180