Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
- Revealed February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus VR-330 versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VR-330 was manufactured 22 months later than the ZS3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the VR-330 grades against the ZS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic ZS3
| VR-330 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2011 |  | May 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus VR-330
| ZS3 | VR-330 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic ZS3
| VR-330 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 comes with exterior 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) while the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the VR-330 versus the ZS3.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and ZS3.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VR-330 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher VR-330 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
| Olympus VR-330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus VR-330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lb) | 229 grams (0.50 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $220 | $200 |