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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic FP1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was released 14 months after the FP1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VR-330 grades versus the FP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic FP1

 VR-330 FP1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus VR-330

 FP1 VR-330 

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FP1

 VR-330 FP1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic FP1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the VR-330 vs the FP1.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and FP1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and FP1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus VR-330 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger VR-330 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography info
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography features
Panasonic FP1 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (151g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography information
42
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging info
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging info
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (151g)
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus VR-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VR-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color 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 speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $220 $153