Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH27

Lets look more closely at the Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH27, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was unveiled 2 months after the FH27 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VR-330 matches up vs the FH27 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH27 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VR-330 vs the FH27.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and FH27.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.