Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FZ35
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Here, we are contrasting the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe VR-330 was revealed 8 months after the FZ35 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the VR-330 matches up vs the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic FZ35
| VR-330 | FZ35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2011 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 8 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Olympus VR-330
| FZ35 | VR-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FZ35
| VR-330 | FZ35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 provides external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the VR-330 versus the FZ35.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and FZ35 is 94 and 72 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and FZ35.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-330 to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher VR-330 should have an edge in sensor technology.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
| Olympus VR-330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus VR-330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-02-08 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine V |
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-4.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 8.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) | 397 gr (0.88 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
| 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, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $220 | $999 |