Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS1

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the VR-330 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") use different sensor measurements.

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The VR-330 was released 22 months later than the ZS1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the VR-330 scores against the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys exterior 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) while the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the VR-330 and the ZS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and ZS1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and ZS1.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VR-330 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus VR-330 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger VR-330 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.