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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus VR-320
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FS25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was revealed 2 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the VR-330 grades against the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic FS25

 VR-330 FS25 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus VR-330

 FS25 VR-330 

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FS25

 VR-330 FS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-330 and the FS25.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and FS25.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus VR-330 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher VR-330 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography factors
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
42
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus VR-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VR-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-08 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $220 $230