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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
61
Features
88
Overall
71

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic G95 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2019
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Replaced the Panasonic G85
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic G95, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the VR-330 (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The VR-330 was introduced 9 years before the G95 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the VR-330 grades versus the G95 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic G95

 VR-330 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus VR-330

 G95 VR-330 
AnnouncedApril 2019February 2011Newer by 99 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k460kSharper screen (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic G95

 VR-330 G95 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic G95 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the VR-330 compared to the G95.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and G95 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and G95.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VR-330 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic G95 will deliver more detail using its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
manual focus
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography info
Panasonic G95 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography features
Panasonic G95 Sports photography features
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
73
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography features
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
Vlogging with Panasonic G95
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic G95
 Olympus VR-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VR-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-G90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-02-08 2019-04-05
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20.3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lbs) 536 grams (1.18 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $220 $998