Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic TS4

Lets look much closer at the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was brought out 11 months earlier than the TS4 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the VR-330 scores against the TS4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 features physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 vs the TS4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and TS4.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-330 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older VR-330 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.