Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS3
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37 Features
38 Overall
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92 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
- New Model is Panasonic TS4
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe VR-330 was unveiled 6 months prior to the TS3 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VR-330 grades vs the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic TS3
VR-330 | TS3 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus VR-330
TS3 | VR-330 |
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Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic TS3
VR-330 | TS3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | August 2011 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 offers physical measurements 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 TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic TS3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-330 vs the TS3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and TS3.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus VR-330 to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus VR-330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158g (0.35 lb) | 197g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 310 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $220 | $380 |