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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was revealed 4 years prior to the TS30 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the VR-330 scores vs the TS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic TS30

 VR-330 TS30 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Olympus VR-330

 TS30 VR-330 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2011Newer by 47 months

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic TS30

 VR-330 TS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 offers external 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) and the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VR-330 and the TS30.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and TS30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and TS30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography information
Panasonic TS30 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography info
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (158g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
lighter than competitors (142g)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic TS30
 Olympus VR-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VR-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-02-08 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $220 $180