Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS1
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Old Model is Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- Updated by Panasonic TS2
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe VR-330 was announced 2 years after the TS1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VR-330 grades against the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic TS1
VR-330 | TS1 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 25 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus VR-330
TS1 | VR-330 |
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Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic TS1
VR-330 | TS1 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the VR-330 versus the TS1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and TS1.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus VR-330 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer VR-330 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus VR-330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158g (0.35 lb) | 189g (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $220 | $380 |