Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic G1

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic G1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the G1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The VR-330 was revealed 2 years after the G1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VR-330 grades versus the G1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-330 compared to the G1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and G1 is 94 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and G1.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VR-330 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus VR-330 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer VR-330 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.