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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic FP5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was launched 2 months after the FP5 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VR-330 matches up versus the FP5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic FP5

 VR-330 FP5 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus VR-330

 FP5 VR-330 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FP5

 VR-330 FP5 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic FP5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 vs the FP5.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and FP5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and FP5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (260 shots)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
better than average battery life (260 shots)
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography highlights
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery life (260 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging information
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
30
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FP5
 Olympus VR-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VR-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $220 $199