Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic LF1

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic LF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is pretty close but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The VR-330 was unveiled 3 years prior to the LF1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VR-330 grades against the LF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the VR-330 compared to the LF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and LF1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and LF1.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VR-330 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus VR-330 will render more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older VR-330 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.