Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FX90

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FX90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was introduced 6 months before the FX90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VR-330 matches up against the FX90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the VR-330 and the FX90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and FX90.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively.