Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic GH4

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic GH4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is very well matched but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The VR-330 was announced 4 years prior to the GH4 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the VR-330 matches up against the GH4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 offers external 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) while the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

See the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic GH4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the VR-330 versus the GH4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and GH4 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and GH4.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VR-330 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GH4 will give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.