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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic FH27

		

		

			
 VR-330 FH27 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 FH27 VR-330 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FH27

		

		

			
 VR-330 FH27 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography features
33
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
34
 decent MP (16MP)
 provides face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Street photography features
Panasonic FH27 Street photography features
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch to focus
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography factors
47
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
70
 lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
 has touch to focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
42
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
43
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging factors
32
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (158g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic jack
32
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus VR-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VR-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 158g (0.35 pounds) 152g (0.34 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $220 $229