Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS15

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was released 16 months prior to the ZS15 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VR-330 grades against the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 has outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the VR-330 against the ZS15.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and ZS15.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older VR-330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.