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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX78 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FX78, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was launched at a similar time to the FX78 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VR-330 scores vs the FX78 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
 VR-330 FX78 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 FX78 VR-330 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
 VR-330 FX78 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the VR-330 against the FX78.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and FX78 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and FX78.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus VR-330 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
	
			Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
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 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Street photography info
Panasonic FX78 Street photography info
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (158 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
Sports photography with Panasonic FX78
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 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
28
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (200 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
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 lighter than average in class (158g)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
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 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low battery life (200 per charge)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX78
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
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 decently wide (24mm)
 big screen (3.5")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 manual exposure not available
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 low battery life (200 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lighter than average in class (158 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic jack
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 decently wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic jack
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FX78
 Olympus VR-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VR-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-08 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 158 grams (0.35 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 200 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $220 $210