Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic GX85

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic GX85, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is relatively close but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The VR-330 was brought out 6 years prior to the GX85 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the VR-330 grades versus the GX85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys exterior 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 GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic GX85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the VR-330 versus the GX85.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and GX85 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and GX85.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VR-330 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GX85 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older VR-330 will be behind in sensor innovation.