Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FP8

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic FP8, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was unveiled 19 months later than the FP8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VR-330 scores against the FP8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 comes with 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) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic FP8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-330 compared to the FP8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and FP8 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and FP8.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus VR-330 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer VR-330 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.