Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic G7

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic G7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the G7 (16MP) is pretty similar but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The VR-330 was announced 5 years before the G7 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VR-330 scores vs the G7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 has outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G7 has dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic G7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the VR-330 compared to the G7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and G7 is 94 and 71 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and G7.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VR-330 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G7 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.