Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2011
- Old Model is Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic ZR3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VR-330 was released 13 months later than the ZR3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the VR-330 scores against the ZR3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic ZR3
| VR-330 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus VR-330
| ZR3 | VR-330 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic ZR3
| VR-330 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VR-330 vs the ZR3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and ZR3.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent VR-330 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
| Olympus VR-330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus VR-330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2010-01-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD II |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 158g (0.35 pounds) | 159g (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 model | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $220 | $280 |