Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic FZ70

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the FZ70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the VR-330 matches up versus the FZ70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 features physical 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) while the Panasonic FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic FZ70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VR-330 against the FZ70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and FZ70 is 94 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and FZ70.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ70 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.