Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP3

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FP3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was manufactured 14 months after the FP3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the VR-330 scores versus the FP3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 features outside measurements 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 FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FP3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the VR-330 compared to the FP3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and FP3 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and FP3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger VR-330 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.