Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic GF6

Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic GF6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is relatively similar but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The VR-330 was manufactured 3 years before the GF6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the VR-330 grades versus the GF6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic GF6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the VR-330 against the GF6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and GF6 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and GF6.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VR-330 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GF6 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older VR-330 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.