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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FZ60 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was released 17 months before the FZ60 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the VR-330 grades vs the FZ60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic FZ60

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 FZ60 VR-330 
RevealedJuly 2012February 2011More modern by 17 months
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FZ60

		

		

			
 VR-330 FZ60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has sizing of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the VR-330 versus the FZ60.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and FZ60 is 94 and 68 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and FZ60.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ60 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 will be behind in sensor technology.
	
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
33
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
44
 focusing manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography details
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (158 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than competitors in class (493g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography highlights
47
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
55
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography details
70
 lighter than competitors (158g)
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
57
 better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors in class (493g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography details
42
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (450 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging details
32
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lighter than competitors (158g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone support
27
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic port
 heavier than competitors in class (493g)
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic FZ60
 Olympus VR-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VR-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-08 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB 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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 158g (0.35 lb) 493g (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 450 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $220 $350