Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic G10

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic G10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the G10 (12MP) is pretty similar but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The VR-330 was brought out 7 months later than the G10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the VR-330 scores vs the G10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys external 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 G10 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic G10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-330 versus the G10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and G10 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and G10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VR-330 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus VR-330 will deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer VR-330 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.