Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic LZ20

Here, we are matching up the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was introduced 17 months before the LZ20 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VR-330 grades versus the LZ20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys physical 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 LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic LZ20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VR-330 versus the LZ20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and LZ20 is 94 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and LZ20.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ20 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older VR-330 is going to be behind in sensor tech.