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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(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
Panasonic TS1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic TS1

 VR-330 TS1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus VR-330

 TS1 VR-330 

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic TS1

 VR-330 TS1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
33
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography information
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average (158 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus VR-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
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