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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX75, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was unveiled 9 months later than the FX75 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the VR-330 scores against the FX75 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic FX75

 VR-330 FX75 
RevealedFebruary 2011June 2010Fresher by 9 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus VR-330

 FX75 VR-330 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FX75

 VR-330 FX75 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 offers outside 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 FX75 has measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the VR-330 versus the FX75.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and FX75 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and FX75.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent VR-330 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography advice
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competition (158g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography factors
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
31
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus VR-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VR-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-08 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $220 $139