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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic FH5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was unveiled 2 months later than the FH5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the VR-330 matches up vs the FH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
 VR-330 FH5 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 FH5 VR-330 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
 VR-330 FH5 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-330 vs the FH5.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and FH5.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH5 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.
	
			Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography information
33
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 supports face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
34
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
47
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
70
 lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 no Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 supports touch to focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
42
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Timelapse function
38
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH5 as a Vlogging camera
32
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone jack
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic jack
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus VR-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VR-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
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 range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
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    
AE bracketing    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 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 - 260 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $220 $169