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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Photography Glossary

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was released 13 months after the TS10 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VR-330 grades versus the TS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic TS10

 VR-330 TS10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus VR-330

 TS10 VR-330 

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic TS10

 VR-330 TS10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 features 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 TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the VR-330 compared to the TS10.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and TS10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and TS10.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern VR-330 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography info
Panasonic TS10 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others (158 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus VR-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus VR-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-02-08 2010-01-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $220 $249