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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was introduced 11 months earlier than the TS20 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the VR-330 grades against the TS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic TS20

 VR-330 TS20 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus VR-330

 TS20 VR-330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic TS20

 VR-330 TS20 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 has exterior dimensions 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 TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the VR-330 vs the TS20.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and TS20 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and TS20.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography info
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography information
Panasonic TS20 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (142g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography highlights
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography info
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus VR-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VR-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-02-08 2012-01-31
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $220 $179